You will follow rural roads along the Black Valley with Broaghabinnia Mountain on your left and Carrauntoohil on your right ( it is one of those Valleys that makes you feel small), the terrain will change to forest trails as you contour Brassel Mountain. From the Killarney road to Brida Valley the terrain is quite rocky and caution should be taken in this area especially if it is wet.
You will walk past Cummeenduff Lake at the southern end of MacGillycuddy Reeks in the Ballycullane Valley all the time descending towards your accommodation for the evening.