Dingle Peninsula Guided Holiday (trip)

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Dingle Peninsula Guided Holiday

  • Airport near Tralee, Ireland
  • Active & Adventure
Ireland, Europe

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Period offered: April-September. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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Contact provider for price8 DaysApril-September
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: SouthWestWalks Ireland 24 people max
This trip begins and ends at Tralee, where we spend two nights, an excellent starting point for our exploration of the Dingle Peninsula. We walk west and then south to the pretty town of Dingle where we stay for three nights.  From here we explore the spectacular promontory at Slea Head, and on our free day we offer a trip to the Great Blasket.  For the final stage of the tour we cut back to Cloghane on the northern side of the peninsula for our final two nights.  From here we discover the dramatic glacial corries of Mount Brandon and its string of ‘paternoster lakes’.  The daily stages take us cross-country, through landscapes that are hilly - and boggy at times. During the week we’ll experience wild mountain scenery along with picturesque coastal villages.

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Ireland, Europe

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1 testimonial about the provider, SouthWestWalks Ireland :

  • Reviewer: Jo-Mary Hunter located in B.C. Canada
    In 2005 Bob and I discovered South West Walks Ireland. Wow, what an exciting discovery.
    In 2009 we signed up for our 4th walk. We have walked The Ring of Kerry, The Dingle Peninsula, The Glens of Antrim and The Giant’s Causeway and this year The Mayo Coast and Achill Island. Green, green, green, many shadesabsolutely loved the views everywhere we went.
    We walked on stone paths lined by hedges, passed ruins of famine villages and stone bee huts.
    Walked on long beaches, climbed up mountain paths. The views from the hills we climbed were incredible, it was hard to believe we had walked that far or climbed that high to look down at waves crashing against the cliffs. We enjoyed great accommodations, picnic lunches that we prepared each morning, delicious Irish meals and fun pub experiences.
    South West Walks Ireland owners Linda and John and their guides are well organized, lots of fun and are very knowledgeable about their country and the areas they are guiding. The office staff are very efficient, friendly and helpful.
    Don’t miss an opportunity to explore and enjoy your trip to Ireland with South West Walks.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Courtesy Airport Collection from Shannon Airport at 12:00 noon, Cork Airport at 14.00 hrs. and Kerry Airport at 16:00 hrs. Arrive at first guesthouse near Tralee where we stay for the first two nights of our holiday. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week’s walks.


Day 2 Enjoy your wonderful first day’s walk among the Slieve Mish mountains with views over Tralee Bay, the broad Atlantic and the wild countryside of this region. After the walk, we transfer you to your accommodation. Evening meal in local restaurant.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 250m. Rocky and sometimes muddy mountain track. Boots essential.


Day 3 Today, you cross the peninsula from north to south, following a spectacular old farmer’s track called ‘the way of the cow’ across the plateau and visiting a genuine old famine village on the way. You finish in the lovely little village of Annascaul from where we transfer you to Dingle, where you stay for your next 3 nights. This evening, enjoy dinner together in one of the many excellent local restaurants in the town.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 400m. Grass tracks, open bogland. Can be wet underfoot - boots essential. Some road walking.


Day 4 This is your ‘free day’ to allow you to partake in other activities if you wish – such as cycling, horseriding, canoeing or just laze about with a book! Weather and boats permitting, we may arrange a visit to the Great Blasket Island, renowned for its great storytellers and the literature they produced. Evening meal and overnight in Dingle.


Day 5 Enjoy a wonderful walk around the spectacular Slea Head - one of the richest areas of archaeology in this region, with its numerous beehive huts and promontory forts. There are breathtaking views from Mount Eagle on the way. Return to Dingle for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 500m. Beach walking, some road walking, grass and rocky tracks. Boots recommended.


Day 6 Today, you follow the Dingle Way across the shoulder of Mount Brandon, with magnificent views of Brandon Bay. At the end of the walk you descend to the lovely, picturesque village of Cloghane where you spend your last two nights of the tour and enjoy your evening meal.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5hours. Max. Height: 650m. Grass and rocky tracks, open bogland and some road walking. Boots essential.


Day 7 Your last day’s walk is spectacular, taking you into the heart of the Brandon Range of mountains to the famous ‘paternoster lakes’ with views over Brandon Bay and Fermoyle Strand. NB - Weather permitting, and with guide’s advice, there may be an option for some of the group, should they wish, to continue to the top of this ‘sacred’ Brandon Mountain Peak. Return to Cloghane for farewell dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 12kms. Duration: 5 - 7 hours. Max. Height: 600 - 950m. Rough mountain tracks and rocky terrain. Boots essential.


Day 8 Departures. A courtesy transfer will be offered to you from Cloghane to Tralee Bus/Rail Station arriving there at approx. 09.30 hrs. From Tralee there is an excellent bus and train service to all major towns, cities and villages in Ireland. Tralee to Cork Airport is 2 hrs. 50 mins. Approx. by bus. Tralee to Shannon Airport is 3 hrs. 20 mins. Approx. by bus.

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