Thanks to the clear coastal skies and minimal light pollution, evenings at Derrynane Coast Hotel reveal spectacular constellations overhead. Wrap up warm, step outside, and let the night sky put on a show.
Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve
Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve is one of only 3 Gold Tier Reserves in the world. Situated on the Iveragh Peninsula, the reserve encompasses roughly 700 sq km of the Wild Atlantic Way tourism trail.
Derrynane beach sits within the core of the “Gold Tier” of Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, making it the ideal spot to witness the fantastical sights.
Get the full Kerry Way stargazing experience with Caherdaniel Dark Sky, Walk of the Planets, a scaled solar system walk. Start in Caherdaniel village and take the 3.5 km route to Coad, enjoying all of the otherworldly sights along the way. You can also avail of a guided stargazing experience with kerrydarkskytourism.com treated to the brightest of starlit skies, unmarred by light pollution.
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Coastal walks, golf, beaches and dark skies — there's so much to explore on the Wild Atlantic Way.
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