Tom Crean Tour

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    The Irish Antarctic explorer Tom Crean was born and built his own final resting place near Annascaul in Kerry County, Ireland. Tom Crean is best known for his involvement in Scott and Shackleton's expeditions in the early 1900's, and was a valued team member by all accounts.

    Tom Crean is a local hero with one of the town's festivals being the Tom Crean Walking Festival. The 7 walks take you past some of Tom's landmarks as well as along some of his favourite walk paths.

    Tom Crean Walking Tour Video

    If you are interested in participating in a Tom Crean Walking Tour, please contact Walking Boots Tours.


    All images copyright Brendon Grunewald, 70South. High resolution copies available on request.

    Tom Crean tour starts at the South Pole Inn

    The house were Tom Crean was born.

    Minard Castle, where Tom left to join the Royal Navy

    Another view of "Beal na gCloc"

    Tom built his own Tomb

    Tom Crean's Tomb

    Site for the Tom Crean Memorial