Accommodation

Quality Guesthouses and Lodges with Breakfast Wifi avail En suite rooms Packed lunches are available on request or in local deli (Not included in cost)

Others

Detailed maps and guide Book with interesting facts of areas visited and route descriptions. Dingle Way Passports. Luggage Transfer each day. Phone support along the way.(Accommodations and pickup numbers) All Information on public transport required will be given. Information on what to see and do in places visited. Information on places to eat and drink.

Meals

Breakfast each morning at your accommodation.

Optional

Pickup can be arranged from Shannon / Kerry Airport for start of walk. Accomodation in Dublin before or after your tour. Extra accommodation before or after this trip can be arranged for you. Trip to the Blasket Islands Eco Day Tour. Single supplement: + €264

Not included:

Others

Arrival and departure airport transfers. (This can be arranged at an extra cost) Entrance fees. Tipping. Meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional). You can purchase this on the ’Book Now’ page.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Tralee
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Tralee

Tralee is the main town in County Kerry. It is quite a large town with many shops, restaurants and bars. You can get a bus or train from Dublin or other towns in Ireland to bring you to main stations in Tralee.
Day 2 Day 2: Tralee – Camp: 17.5Km (11Miles) Starting At The Ashe Memorial Hall.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tralee – Camp: 17.5Km (11Miles) Starting At The Ashe Memorial Hall.

Terrain: Road side and canal side paths, minor roads, Open Mountain, moorland path and boreen (small laneways).
Summary: Easy walking from Tralee to beyond Blennerville, then a long lower scenic transverse on the slopes of Slieve Mish with excellent views across Tralee and Brandon Mountain.
Day 3 Day 3: Camp – Annascaul: 17Km (11Miles) - 270M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Camp – Annascaul: 17Km (11Miles) - 270M Ascent

Terrain: Old disused Road across moorland and through smaller conifer plantation; short road walk, the boreens and minor roads through farmland and 3Km road walk to Annascaul.
Summary: Low pass to the south side of the peninsula with superb views of Inch Strand, (A great place for a swim and enjoy the views), Castlemaine Harbour and the surrounding mountains.
Interests: Annascaul is the home town of the great Irish Explorer Tom Creen who travelled with Shackleton to the South Pole. (Unsung Hero is a great book to read of his exploits) The South Pole is a wonderful pub in Annascaul where you can enjoy a drink and see some of the artefacts from his travels.
Day 4 Day 4: Annascaul – Dingle 19Km (12Miles) – 340M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Annascaul – Dingle 19Km (12Miles) – 340M Ascent

Terrain: Minor roads through some farmland to Lispole; farm boreens and field paths across hillsides; vehicle tracks and roads to Dingle.
Summary: Quite country roads lead to a picturesque cove and Castle ruin; more scenic quite roads inland to Lispole then north towards the mountains and excellent wide views. Final descent into Dingle,
Interests: Dingle is a beautiful small fishing port town, full of restaurants, craft shops, cafes and of course pubs which have live Irish music in most of them each evening.
I recommend a day’s rest here to take in the sights and take a tour to the Blasket Islands, visit Fungi (famous friendly Dolphin who has been in this harbour for over 20 years)
Day 5 Day 5: Rest Day Dingle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Rest Day Dingle

Dingle is a great small fishing port town with plenty of things to do. It also has some of Ireland’s finest musicians, bars and restaurants, which makes it a great place to stop. There are also some great boat trips that you can do from the harbour in Dingle. We would recommend the Eco Boat trip that brings you to the Blasket Islands and a tour of the bay to watch dolphins, puffins and other wildlife.
Day 6 Day 6: Dingle – Dunquin 20Km (12Miles) – 370M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Dingle – Dunquin 20Km (12Miles) – 370M Ascent

Terrain: Small roads to Ventry, then beach walking; vehicle tracks and boreens across shoulder of Mt Eagle; main road past Slea head and minor roads into Dunquin.
Summary: From tranquil Ventry, a fine beach walk leads up to a varied traverse of the shoulder of Mt Eagle. Here you have some of the most spectacular views across Slea Head and the Atlantic towards the Blasket Islands.
Interests: You can visit the Blasket Island Centre (These Islands are famous for their Gaelic speaking writers) You are now in the traditional Irish Speaking region of this Peninsula know as a “Gaeltacht” region.
Day 7 Day 7: Dunquin – Ballydavid 22Km (13 Miles) – Minimal Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Dunquin – Ballydavid 22Km (13 Miles) – Minimal Ascent

Terrain: Minor roads and boreens lead to a coastal path, then minor roads to fine beaches, cliff top path and more minor roads.
Summary: an outstanding scenic day with superb cliff-top stretches with long beach walks and a rugged coastline. Louis Mulcahy pottery craft centre is well worth a visit and you can watch the professionals throwers and even have a go yourself.
Day 8 Day 8: Ballydavid – Cloghane: 27Km (14Miles) – 780M Ascent.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ballydavid – Cloghane: 27Km (14Miles) – 780M Ascent.

Terrain: Minor roads, moorland, hillside trails boggy in places, minor roads and finally a field path to Cloghane.
Summary: This is the most dramatic and challenging day, crossing the shoulder of Mt Brandon, descending to Brandon Bay and easier going to the village of Cloghane.
Interests: Mount Brandon is a sacred mountain named after the famous explorer Saint Brandon, there is a pilgrimage up this mountain every year.
Day 9 Day 9: Depart Cloghane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Depart Cloghane

You wil be given instructions on how to get from Cloghane back to Tralee. We can arrage local taxi or transport for you.

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The Dingle Way - Self Guided Ireland 9 Day

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Itinerary of your trip The Dingle Way - Self Guided Ireland 9 Day

Day 1: Arrive Tralee

Day 2: Tralee – Camp: 17.5Km (11Miles) Starting At The Ashe Memorial Hall.

Day 3: Camp – Annascaul: 17Km (11Miles) - 270M Ascent

Day 4: Annascaul – Dingle 19Km (12Miles) – 340M Ascent

Day 5: Rest Day Dingle

Day 6: Dingle – Dunquin 20Km (12Miles) – 370M Ascent

Day 7: Dunquin – Ballydavid 22Km (13 Miles) – Minimal Ascent

Day 8: Ballydavid – Cloghane: 27Km (14Miles) – 780M Ascent.

Day 9: Depart Cloghane

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