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IRELAND
Hiking
Dingle Peninsula
11
DAYS
A
walk from Kerry's county town Tralee to the fishing port of Dingle and beyond,
through one of the last strongholds of the Gaelic language and through
spectacular scenery, rich in archaeological remains.
Along the way we pass mountains, romantic lakes and sun-drenched beaches
- the setting of many films, including 'Ryan's
Daughter'. The average walking
time ranges from 5 to 6.5 hours per day, at a leisurely pace. You will receive
detailed route description and maps on Day 1 of the tour. The notes below are
designed to give you an idea of each hiking day.
Arrival at
accommodation in Tralee. Short
walk around Tralee. Day 2. Tralee to Camp, 14km/8.75miles. Elevation: 275m/900ft The first day's walking
is along the lower slopes of the Slieve Mish Mountains, with views over Tralee
Bay, past early Christian ruins and pagan sites to the village of Camp.
Overnight in Camp. Day 3. Camp to Annascaul, 17km/10.5miles. Elevation: 350m/1,150ft Today you cross the
spine of the Dingle Peninsula to traverse above the wildlife sanctuary of Inch
Beach and then on green road and hilltop to the picturesque village of Annascaul,
where you overnight. Day 4. Annascaul to Dingle, 21km/13miles. Elevation: 410m/1,350ft Continue along a
medieval road to the fishing village of Dingle which is steeped in Irish culture
and music and where the locals still speak in the native (Gaelic) tongue.
Overnight in Dingle. Day 5. Rest Day in Dingle You
can go on one of the Optional walks (notes provided), visit the Marine Centre or
take a boat trip to see 'Fungi', Dingle's resident dolphin. You could also visit
some of Dingle's 52 pubs, Dingle's attractive craft shops and famous
restaurants. Day 6. Dingle to Slea Head, 19km/12miles. Elevation: 345m/1,150ft This days walking is
spectacular, taking you via Ventry Beach and along the slopes of Mount Eagle to
Slea Head. This stretch is
famous for its concentration of archaeological sites.
Overnight in Slea Head. Day
7. Slea Head to Feohanagh, 23km/14.5 miles.
Elevation: 170m/550ft This leg of the Dingle
way takes us north along the Atlantic Cliffs, passing Coumenoole Beach where the
film ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ was made and via the beaches of Smerwick Harbour
and Ballydavid Head. Day
8. Feohanagh to Cloghane, 21km/13 miles. Elevation:
825m/2,700ft This is an exciting
day’s walk, which takes you high on the line of a military road to a saddle on
the Brandon Mountain Range, then down enjoying spectacular views, to the shore
of Brandon Bay. Good visibility – or navigating ability - is required. Day
9. Cloghane to Castlegregory, 25km/15.5 miles. Elevation:
85m/280ft Today’s walk is
substantially a beach walk, along the splendid strands of the northern side of
the Dingle Peninsula. Road
stretches intersperse, maintaining “contact with civilization". Day
10. Castlegregory to Tralee Today’s walk takes
you back to Tralee, along the northern coast of the Dingle Peninsula, once again
partly on beach, with the last stretch along the slopes of the Slieve Mish
Mountains. Day
11.
Tralee and departure Breakfast and
departure. SUMMARY
Inclusions:
Start
and Finish: Tralee Accommodation:
Comfortable accommodation with private facilities. Due to the isolated nature of
some of our locations, the en-suite accommodation may not be available on some
nights of the trip Trip
Grade: Moderate Dates:
Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday March to October Land
Cost: US$ 1,595 (per person, based on two persons sharing
accommodation)
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