Dingle Trip Overview
The Dingle Peninsula Hike is often referred to as a hiking in a “wild paradise”. It is a treasure chest of mountains with a bounty of walks and hikes waiting for you to discover. It offers you a chance to escape an increasingly hectic world which often distracts you from reality. We invite you to come and immerse yourself in Irish History visible at every turn in your walk. Absorb yourself in nature as you feel the fresh air on your face & the wind in your hair. Dominated by the range of mountains that form its spine, running from the Slieve Mish range to Mount Brandon. The Dingle Peninsula Hike will fill you with a calm energy that begs you to continue to discover the beauty that is everywhere around you. Your holiday begins in the bustling cosmopolitan town of Dingle. Gaily painted houses lead to a busy harbour where artisan cafes and craft shops vie with traditional pubs.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Dingle, Ireland
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Dingle, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
The Dingle Peninsula Hike is often referred to as a hiking in a “wild paradise”. It is a treasure chest of mountains with a bounty of walks and hikes waiting for you to discover. It offers you a chance to escape an increasingly hectic world which often distracts you from reality. We invite you to come and immerse yourself in Irish History visible at every turn in your walk. Absorb yourself in nature as you feel the fresh air on your face & the wind in your hair. Dominated by the range of mountains that form its spine, running from the Slieve Mish range to Mount Brandon. The Dingle Peninsula Hike will fill you with a calm energy that begs you to continue to discover the beauty that is everywhere around you. Your holiday begins in the bustling cosmopolitan town of Dingle. Gaily painted houses lead to a busy harbour where artisan cafes and craft shops vie with traditional pubs.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dingle
Stop At: Dingle, Dingle, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Arrive to the vibrant fishing port of Dingle on the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula for your first night. This is a “lively” town, with plenty of excellent restaurants and great pubs. Traditional Irish music can be found in the pubs most nights of the week throughout the year.
Access to Dingle is via a bus service from either Tralee or Killarney, with all details available on www.buseireann.ie
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle (B&B)
Day 2: HIKE DINGLE TO DUNQUIN
Stop At: Dunquin, Dunquin, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Today’s hike starts just outside Dingle, passing the Early Christian site of Kilcolman and continuing to the glorious Ventry Beach. From here you continue following the “Dingle Way” on a beautiful and very historic hike around Slea Head. Along your route you will pass very close to some ancient & famous ‘beehive huts’ and enjoy wonderful views of the Blasket Islands. Your hike finishes in Dunquin where you can learn more about the history of the Blasket Islands if you wish. A taxi transfers you to the start of your hike today & collects you from the finish. Overnight in Dingle.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 18.10km | Height gain – 501m | Height loss- 525m | Max Height – 178m | Min Height – 1m
Terrain: Rocky and grass tracks, beach walking and some road walking. Boots essential.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle (B&B)
Day 3: HIKE CUAS TO CLOGHANE
Stop At: Cloghane, Cloghane, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
A taxi will take you to the tiny hamlet of Tiduff where your hike begins. From here, you will be following an old military road to the eastern side of the Brandon massif, finishing in the village of Cloghane. This is a remote and very spectacular walk – full of history and through country only accessible on foot. Overnight in Cloghane.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 17.30km | Height gain – 774m | Height loss- 796m | Max Height – 655 m | Min Height – 10m
Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracksand some road walking. Boots essential.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cloghane (B&B)
Day 4: HIKE CLOGHANE TO ANNASCAUL
Stop At: Annascaul, Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Today you have a wonderful hike that takes you across the centre of the Dingle Peninsulafrom North to South, following a spectacular old farmer’s track. You hike over a plateau, between mountains, passing a deserted famine village and descending to the glorious
Annascaul Lake. From here, you continue on small ‘boreens’ to reach the village of Annascaul with its links to the South Pole! Overnight in Annascaul.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 13.10km | Height gain – 480m | Height loss – 499m | Max Height – 363m | Min Height – 26m
Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections; can be damp. Boots recommended.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Annascaul (B&B)
Day 5: DEPART ANNASCAUL
Pass By: Tralee, Tralee, County Kerry
After your final breakfast and farewell you follow your own arrangements for
your onward journey. A bus service from Annascaul village will take you back to the
town of Tralee where you can avail of excellent train & bus services.
If required, we will happily arrange a private transfer for you at a small additional
cost.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
