The Dingle Way | Ireland
The Dingle Way | Ireland
The Dingle Way | Ireland
10 Days Starting and ending in Tralee
Visiting: Tralee, Camp, Annascaul, Dingle, Dunquin, Ballydavid, Cloghane, Castlegregory
Tour operator:
Tour code:
99159
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Photography, Sporting Events, Wellness Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
From:
$618NB: Prices correct on 01-Jun-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
The Dingle Way is a long distance self-guided trail in the South West of Ireland on the Dingle Peninsula. It is 179Km in length and takes approx 8 – 9 days to walk. We break the walk up into manageable walking days of approx 15Km — 20Km per day. The trail is traditionally walked in a clockwise direction around the Peninsula starting in either the town of Tralee or Camp. This is a wonderful walking trail staying close to the coast all the way around the Peninsula, although it does enter inland from time to time. The Dingle Peninsula sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean so from walk you can get incredible views across its coastline and Islands, such the Blasket or Skellig Islands. As well as the town of Dingle there are other great towns along the way such as Annascaul, where the famous Irish Explorer “Tom Crean” opened his own pub “The South Pole Inn” after his exploits in Antarctica with Scott and Shackleton.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Tralee
Location: Tralee
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Arrive in Tralee — Receive Information Pack.
All the details of where you are staying will be sent you before you leave home.
Day 2 : Walk From Tralee To Camp
Location: Camp
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tralee– Camp 22Km — ascent 200m — Time: 7hrs
The Dingle Way starts in Tralee at the Kerry Museum, winner of the prestigious Museum of the Year award in 2009. In front of you, on the park railings, you will see the sign for the official start of The Dingle Way.
A quick walk through the park to Princes Street then a left turn continues along Princes Quay and on to a busy roundabout. Turning right here will send you on the Dingle Way as the trail quickly joins the gentle curve of the canal path for 2km to Blennerville.
This section ends at the bridge opposite the Windmill and continues through Blennerville on the N86 (Dingle Road) and crosses the canal. Take the second left turn, following some quiet country roads, gradually rising up the Slieve Mish mountain range. Watch out, after 3kms, you will come to Tonavane Cross, turn west and onto open moorland.
Day 3 : Walk From Camp To Annascaul
Location: Annascaul
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Camp — Annascaul 17Km — ascent 270m — 7 hrs
This next section is along local roads, and we re-join the trail to the west of the Finglas river crossing, gradually emerging out of the valley.
Views of Caherconree Mountain (835m) and an impressive megalithic fort perched close to its top are behind you to the east.
Caherconree is a stone fortress with a defending wall 350 feet long and 14 feet thick. Tradition tells how the fort was built and magically defended by Cu Raoí, a magical figure who carried off Cu Chulainn’s girlfriend, Blathnaid.
Watch out for turf cuttings by local farmers in this area. Small coniferous forest
Day 4 : Walk From Annascaul To Dingle
Location: Dingle
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Annascaul — Dingle 19Km — Ascent 220m — Time: 8hrs
Leaving Annascaul along the busy Tralee Dingle road before taking a much quieter road for 4 km before descending to the sea and the ruin of 16thC Minard Castle. This quiet beach has fabulous views across the sound to the Ring of Kerry.
Departing the strand, up a steep narrow path and onto some classic Kerry boreens through farmland for about 6kms.
Bothair (Bow-her) is the Irish for road and boreen is a small road — een being the diminutive in the Irish language.
Minard Castle, mostly destroyed by Cromwell’s army in 1650. They detonated three corners of the building and it remained standing. However, all the inhabitants were killed and the structural damage was such that it was uninhabitable.
Day 5 : Rest Day In Dingle
Location: Dingle
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dingle is a great small old fishing town and a great place to explore and take in the sights. There are quite a few things to do. You could visit the Blasket Islands or do an Eco Tour.
Day 6 : Walk From Dingle To Dunquin
Location: Dunquin
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dingle to Dunquin 20Km — Ascent 370m — 7hrs.
Departing Dingle, heading west over the Milltown River bridge, you will only be on this main road (R559) for one km when you turn off into a farming area. Please take notice at this point. After about 3kms, the Dingle Way signposts and the OSI map diverge. Please follow the signposts.
Now you take the quiet back road to Ventry heading in a north-westerly direction, cross-country for 1.5km. After passing over a saddle at Mám an Óraigh, the trail descends to meet a minor road which approaches Ventry from the north. This is the first of the Dingle Way beaches which you will walk on this trail. Ventry beach is 2.5km long before you reach firmer ground.
Day 7 : Walk From Dunquin To Ballydavid
Location: Ballydavid
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dunquin — Ballydavid — 16Km — Ascent 100m — 7 hrs.
The road leading out of Dunquin starts with a brisk uphill walk. Heading due north the trail turns into a gravel path and then rounds the shoulder of An Ghráig at 120m above sea-level. The route then descends and joins back up with the main road.
Watch out for: The pottery studio of Louis Mulcahy is on this road and is certainly worth a visit.
Day 8 : Walk From Ballydavid To Cloghane
Location: Cloghane
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ballydavid to Cloghane — 19Km — Ascent 670m — 8 hrs.
Leaving Ballydvid, the trail takes in a larger section of cliff-walk for about 3 kilometres in total before it starts to head back inland, rejoining the road at Glashabeg. Having passed through the area of Feohanagh, the Brandon Mountain now dominates the next section of the Dingle Way as the cliffs of Ballydavid Head rise up above the road to the north-west and block the view of the sea. The quiet country road gradually weaves its way to the base of this majestic mountain.
Following the trail, you now have a long stiff climb up to the saddle between Masatiompan (763m) and Piaras Mor (748m).
Day 9 : Walk From Cloghane To Castlegregory
Location: Castlegregory
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cloughane to Castlegregory: 29K — Ascent — 50m — 7 hrs
The Dingle Way leaves Cloghane via a quiet road that briefly makes its way inland and skirts Drom hill to the north, with impressive views of glacial valleys to the south. After about 3.5km, this road goes through Drom and Farrendalouge and emerges back on the sea-front at Fermoyle Beach. Contrasting to yesterday’s mountain terrain, this stunning beach is your route for most of the way to Castlegregory.
Day 10 : Transfer To Camp Or Tralee
Location: Tralee
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your last day on the Dingle Way, and we can organise a transfer from here back to Camp or Tralee
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Meals – Breakfast Only
There is a great selection of breakfast to choose from.
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Luggage transferred between accommodations. Maps, Books and route details.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
What's Not Included
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Train Tickets
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Details on how to get to the start will be supplied.
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
Booking Notes
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Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Y
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been operating tours now for over 10 years.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes and the single Room Option has an additional, which is specified in the tour rates.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We follow all the Irish Governments guidelines in regard to COVID19 and only use partners such as accommodation who also follow such guidelines.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company follows the guidelines of Leave No Trace to help preserve our counryside and it's natural beauty.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Before you travel. You will have a full list of your accommodation, travel documents if required your Itinerary. Other documents will be waiting for you when you arrive.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you let us know in time, then we can arrange an updated travel date to suit you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, we have checked all the accommodations we use and they follow all the Irish Healthe service guidelines.
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Hilltoptreks requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of hilltoptreks charges.
Up to 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.