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8 Day itinerary in Ireland, Europe

Dingle Way

The Dingle Way Long Distance Hiking Trail is approx. 180kms in total taking you around one of the most magnificent peninsulas in Ireland. Because of its remote location – and lack of specialised agriculture – it is steeped in ancient Irish history and spectacularly shaped by the ravages of the Atlan... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Tralee

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Hike tralee to Camp

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Be one with the nature

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Completely self-guided activity

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Great accommodations to get the rest needed for the next day to come

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival in Tralee

Arrive in Tralee – the administrative capital of County Kerry. On arrival to your first guesthouse, your hostess will give you your full detailed information pack. She will also be able to suggest some of the many local restaurants or pubs for food and possibly music. Access for this holiday can be from Kerry, Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports with bus and/or train connections available to Tralee all year round.

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guest House
Day 2

place Hike Tralee to Camp

Leaving your guesthouse, you begin your walk beside an old canal and back country roads along the Dingle Way & Kerry Camino walking routes. You then continue west on the foothills of the Slieve Mish Mountains before joining what was once an old road to Dingle. Passing a fascinating 12th century oratory, you then continue to the village of Camp – your overnight stop. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 19.2km | Height gain - 403m | Height loss -343m | Max Height - 124 m | Min Height - 0m Terrain: Rocky and muddy mountain and grass tracks. Can be wet underfoot - boots essential.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 3

place Hike Camp to Annascaul

Continuing along the Dingle Way & Kerry Camino walking routes your hike today takes you through a fascinating area of bog land where many people still come to cut their winter fuel. Hiking through the centre of the peninsula, you reach the southern shores at the magnificent Inch Beach. With time to enjoy this beautiful place, have a swim, or perhaps a “cuppa”, you then continue inland to reach the village of Annascaul – made famous by the South Pole! Overnight in Annascaul.. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 16.70km | Height gain - 357m | Height loss - 392m | Max Height - 236m | Min Height - 31m. Terrain: Road walking on quiet back country roads, then onto grassy tracks and finishing on road. Boots recommended.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 4

place Hike Annascaul to Dingle

This is a very historic hike, passing Minard, with its 16th century castle that dominates the landscape here along with a beautiful Holy Well nearby. Continue to the village of Lispole & follow narrow country lanes through Lisdargan and Ballingarraun. Passing through farmland and little tiny villages, you then join an old military road below the Connor Pass, which you follow into Dingle. Overnight in Dingle. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 22.00km | Height gain - 492m | Height loss - 506m | Max Height - 151m | Min Height - 6m. Terrain: Grass Country lanes, grass tracks and some road walking. Boots essential.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 5

place Hike Dingle to Dunquin

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.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 6

place Hike Cuas To Cloghane

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 tracks and some road walking. Boots essential.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 7

place Hike Cloghane to Annascaul

Today you have a wonderful hike that takes you across the centre of the Dingle Peninsula from 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.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 8

place Depart Annascaul

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.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Guest House
  • Guesthouse

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers as per itinerary

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  • Hiking as per itinerary

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  • 24hr Emergency Support
  • Pre-departure information
  • Digital route notes by mail
  • Access to GPS app
  • Welcome Briefing

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  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance

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