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Ring of Kerry
Co. Kerry · 51.95° N · 10.05° W
Kerry · Co. Kerry
Photoshoots on the Ring of Kerry
A photoshoot on the Ring of Kerry is a session with a professional photographer along the scenic route around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, at viewpoints, beaches and cliffs such as Ladies View, Rossbeigh and Derrynane, arranged through Eriora, from €450 for a couple.
Pricing
From €450
- Region
- Kerry
- Photo spots
- 5
Starting price. The exact price depends on photographer, place, date, time and add-ons, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
Quick answers
- How much does it cost?
- Photoshoot in Ring of Kerry starts from €450. The final price depends on the place, duration, date, time of day, travel and any add-ons such as video, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
- When is the best time?
- Coaches travel the Ring anticlockwise and are concentrated in the middle of the day, so early morning and evening are both quieter and better lit.
- Which experiences are available here?
- Elopement Photography, Proposal Photography, Couple Photoshoot, Honeymoon Photography, Ireland Photo Tour, and Vacation Photography
- Getting there
- The Ring is driven by car from Killarney or Kenmare.
- Where does it take place?
- Popular places include Ladies View; Rossbeigh Beach; Kerry Cliffs and the Skellig Ring; Derrynane Beach. Your photographer suggests the best spot for your date, the light and the crowds.
- How does booking work?
- Send a free request with your place, date and plans. Eriora checks which photographers are available and replies with a proposal stating the photographer, the package and the exact price. Nothing is booked until you accept.
The Ring of Kerry is a circular route of around 180 kilometres around the Iveragh Peninsula, starting and ending in Killarney. It passes through Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Sneem and Kenmare, with mountains on one side and the Atlantic on the other — and Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain in Ireland, rising inland.
For a photoshoot, the Ring is not one place but a chain of very different settings: lake views in Killarney National Park, the long beach at Rossbeigh, the cliffs and the Skellig views around Portmagee, and the sheltered coves of Derrynane. It is ideal for an elopement, a honeymoon session or a full photo tour.
The Ring is on the scenic tier. A couple session starts at €450; longer sessions covering several stops are usually booked as a photo tour from €950. See pricing for details.
Photo spots — Ring of Kerry
- 01
Ladies View
A viewpoint on the road between Killarney and Kenmare, named after Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting, who admired it during her visit in 1861. It looks down over the Upper Lake and the valley of Killarney National Park with the mountains layered behind.
- Best time
- Late afternoon and evening; misty mornings.
- Access
- About 25 minutes from Killarney by car, with a roadside parking area; busy with coaches at midday.
- 02
Rossbeigh Beach
A long sand spit near Glenbeigh, stretching into Dingle Bay with views across the water to the Dingle Peninsula. It is wide and open, great for walking portraits, horses on the sand and big skies.
- Best time
- Sunset, low tide.
- Access
- About 40 minutes from Killarney by car; parking by the beach.
- 03
Kerry Cliffs and the Skellig Ring
Near Portmagee, the Kerry Cliffs rise steeply from the Atlantic with views to the Skellig Islands. The narrow Skellig Ring road continues past coves, St Finian’s Bay and the Coomanaspig Pass. It is a dramatic, remote setting, mostly visited by those who know about it.
- Best time
- Evening light and clear days for the Skelligs on the horizon.
- Access
- About 1.5 hours from Killarney. The Kerry Cliffs viewing area is privately run and charges an entry fee; check before you go.
- 04
Derrynane Beach
A sheltered beach of pale sand and dunes near Caherdaniel, next to Derrynane House, the home of Daniel O’Connell, which is now part of a national historic park. The rocks, the clear water and the islands offshore give a calm, almost southern look.
- Best time
- Late afternoon and sunset.
- Access
- About 1.5 hours from Killarney via Kenmare; parking near the beach and the park.
- 05
Kenmare and Moll’s Gap
Kenmare is a pretty heritage town with coloured shopfronts and restaurants, and Moll’s Gap, on the road from Killarney, gives a wide mountain panorama. Together they make a softer start or finish to a long day.
- Best time
- Moll’s Gap at sunrise or evening; Kenmare at any hour.
- Access
- Moll’s Gap is about 30 minutes from Killarney, Kenmare about 40 minutes.
Best time
Seasons
May to September brings long days and the best chance of calm weather; July and August are the busiest, with tour coaches on the road during the day. April, May and late September are quieter and often clear. Winter gives empty roads and wild skies, but short days and frequent storms.
Time of day
Coaches travel the Ring anticlockwise and are concentrated in the middle of the day, so early morning and evening are both quieter and better lit. The west-facing coast near Portmagee and Rossbeigh is best at sunset; Ladies View and the lakes are lovely in morning mist and late afternoon.
Weather
Kerry is wet and changeable, with the Atlantic weather arriving first on this coast. Showers and bright spells alternate, and the mountains often hold cloud. Wind matters on the cliffs and beaches. The photographer reads the forecast and can choose the sheltered lake side or the open coast depending on the day.
Getting there
The Ring is driven by car from Killarney or Kenmare. Coach tours run daily, but they do not stop at golden hour. Allow a full day for the whole loop; a session usually focuses on one section. Roads are narrow in places, and large coaches travel anticlockwise.
Good to know
Most viewpoints and beaches are free. A few attractions, such as the Kerry Cliffs viewing area and Derrynane House, are paid; check opening hours. Use proper lay-bys and never stop on bends. Fields and many headlands are private land. Killarney National Park requires permission for commercial filming and drones; elsewhere the Irish Aviation Authority rules and the landowner’s consent apply.
- Do not try to photograph the whole Ring in one session; choose one section and its best hour.
- Drive clockwise for an evening session to avoid meeting coaches on narrow stretches, but stay alert on bends.
- Bring layers; the coast is always colder and windier than Killarney town.
- Combine a lake view in the morning with a beach at sunset on a longer photo tour.
- Book a meal in Kenmare, Waterville or Portmagee for after the session.
Experiences in Ring of Kerry
From €950
Elopement Photography
A small ceremony on a clifftop or by a lake, photographed from the first look to the last light. Legal or symbolic.
4 hoursExplore
From €490
Proposal Photography
A photographer who hides, catches the moment you ask, and then takes relaxed portraits of the two of you. Planned with you in advance.
1 hourExplore
From €320
Couple Photoshoot
An hour of easy, guided portraits of the two of you, in a Dublin square, on a Galway quay or above the Atlantic.
1 hourExplore
From €490
Honeymoon Photography
Photographs of the two of you as newlyweds, in the places that make your Irish honeymoon what it is.
1 h 30 minExplore
Photographer availability
We confirm availability for your date personally — send a request and we will check which reviewed photographers are free for this place and session.
Find My PhotographerFrequently asked questions
Is the Ring of Kerry good for an elopement?
Yes. It offers lakes, mountains and beaches in one route, and quiet coves for a small ceremony. See the elopement photographer page and the Ireland elopement guide.
Where is the best place for photos on the Ring of Kerry?
Ladies View for lakes and mountains, Rossbeigh for a long beach, Derrynane for sheltered coves and the Kerry Cliffs for drama. The photographer will choose by season, hour and weather.
How long does a photoshoot on the Ring of Kerry take?
A single spot takes about an hour plus driving; a photo tour covering several stops usually runs four hours or more.
Can we propose on the Ring of Kerry?
Yes. Ladies View is busy by day but quiet at sunrise, and many beaches are empty in the evening. See our Killarney proposal guide.
How much does a photoshoot on the Ring of Kerry cost?
A couple session starts at €450, an elopement at €950 and a photo tour at €950. See pricing.
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