SGDW5 Dingle Peninsula Self-Guided Mini-Break (trip)
SGDW5 Dingle Peninsula Self-Guided Mini-Break
- Killarney, Ireland
- Active & Adventure
| Contact provider for price | 5 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: SouthWestWalks Ireland | 24 people max | |
Because of its remote location - and lack of specialised agriculture - there is a remarkable preservation of over 2000 monuments. It is impossible to visit the Dingle Peninsula and not be impressed by its archaeological heritage, which ranges from prehistoric times through the Early Christian period to the Middle Ages.
Throughout the region there are magnificent views in all directions. Incredibly green pastures stretch as far as the eye can see, completely empty save for small herds of sheep or goats. At almost every turn there are spectacular views of mist-covered mountains and wild stretches of uninhabitable coastline where deep fissures have been carved, over the centuries, by the pounding waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The tip of the peninsula, west of Dingle town, is a stronghold of the Irish language and many traditions and customs have been preserved here along with the language. This is a delightful walk and along the way you’ll enjoy plenty of good Irish cheer.
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Ireland, Europe
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Reviewer: Jo-Mary Hunter
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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.
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
- Self-guided (includes hotels, maps, luggage transfer, etc but no guide).
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in the lovely fishing village of Dingle on the western tip of the Dingle peninsula for the first night. This is a “lively” village, with plenty of excellent restaurants and good pubs.Irish music sessions are available 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 or from SouthWestWalks Ireland. Overnight in Dingle.
Day 2 This morning you will be taken by local taxi, we arrange, just outside Dingle for the start of the walk. Following past the historical Kilcolman, continues on to the glorious Ventry beach and from here takes you on a beautiful and very historic walk around Slea Head to finish at Dunquin. This walk offers an opportunity to see “beehive” huts very clearly, and also to get a full view of the Blasket Islands. Return by taxi, we arrange, to overnight in Dingle.
Walk Details: Distance: 19kms. Duration: 5.5 hours. Max. Ascent: 350m. Rocky and grass tracks, beach walking and some road walking. Boots essential.
Day 3 Again we have a local taxi transfer from Dingle, we arrange, to the tiny village of Tiduff, and walk from there across an old military road to the northern side of the peninsula - finishing in the village of Cloghane. This is a remote but spectacular walk - full of history and inaccessible except by foot. Overnight in Cloghane.
Walk Details: Distance: 22kms. Duration: 6.5 hours. Max. Ascent: 450m. Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and some road walking. Boots essential.
Day 4 A wonderful beach walk to give your legs an opportunity to rest as you enjoy the backdrop of mountains, but the sea all around you. Passing the historic Illauntannig Island with its 10th century monastery now in ruins, you continue along the Maherees Peninsula to finish your walking in the village of Castlegregory. Overnight in Castlegregory.
Walk Details: Distance: 21kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Ascent: 100m. Beach walking and some road walking. Boots recommended.
Day 5 After Breakfast in Castlegregory you will have the opportunity to return to Tralee either by local transport which will have you at the Bus/Rail Station for about 0855 or Taxi service. On Sundays and Public Holidays you will have to use a taxi service as the local transfers do not work and is not in operation. Details of the transfer information can be provided to you at the time of booking. From Tralee, connections by bus and train are frequent to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin.
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