Dingle Peninsula 8-Day Self-Guided HIKE

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The Dingle Peninsula is one of the most spectacular regions on Ireland’s West Coast. Moreover it is steeped in history, mythology and traditional Irish culture. There is no other landscape in Western Europe with the same density and variety of archaeological monuments. This mountainous finger of land, jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, has supported various t...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Hike the Dingle Way.
    • Walk from Camp to the lively little village of Annascaul
    • Continue one a beautiful and historic walk around Slea Head, finishing Dunquin.
    • Walk over the plateau, passing a deserted famine village and Annascaul Lake on the way.
    • Stop to see magnificent views

What's this trip about?

    The Dingle Peninsula is one of the most spectacular regions on Ireland’s West Coast. Moreover it is steeped in history, mythology and traditional Irish culture. There is no other landscape in Western Europe with the same density and variety of archaeological monuments. This mountainous finger of land, jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, has supported various tribes and populations for at least 6,000 years. 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.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTralee
End CityTralee

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • 7 night’s Bed and Breakfast. Full Irish Breakfast. Private bathrooms
    • 6 days walking. Varied and interesting each day.
    • Move your luggage each walking day.
    • Give you full walking details and maps of the area.
    • Full walking descriptions of each walking day.
    • 24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number. If required.
    • Airport transfers arranged/booked if required.
    • Public transport details, www.buseireann.ie and www.irishrail.ie
    • Weather Details, www.met.ie
    • Full pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish walking experience.
    • Extra days/nights booking with Travel/Tourism advice service.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Arrive in Tralee – the administrative capital of County Kerry. On arrival at 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....

Day 2

Leave your guesthouse, and walk from there along back country roads to join the Dingle Way. You follow this route under 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 v...

Day 3

Walk from Camp to the lively little village of Annascaul. This walk takes you through a fascinating area of bog where many people still come to cut their winter fuel. Crossing to the south side of the peninsula, you arrive at the magnificent Inch Beach, before continu...

Day 4

Leaving the village of Annascaul, you head for the town of Dingle. The route passes through Minard, with its 16th century castle, and the village of Lispole.

It then takes old, narrow country lanes through Lisdargan and Ballingarraun before joining the old mili...

Day 5

Your route today starts just outside Dingle, passing the Early Christian site of Kilcolman and continuing to the glorious sweep of Ventry beach. From here it takes you on a beautiful and very historic walk around Slea Head, finishing Dunquin. This walk offers an oppor...

Day 6

Transfer to the tiny hamlet of Tiduff. Walk from here along an old military road to the eastern side of the Brandon massif, finishing in the village of Cloghane.

This is a remote but spectacular walk – full of history and through country only accessible on foot...

Day 7

A wonderful walk along the Dingle Peninsula from North to South, following a spectacular old farmer’s track. You walk over the plateau, passing a deserted famine village and Annascaul Lake on the way. You descend into the village of Annascaul. Overnight in Annascaul.<...

Day 8

Departure from Annascaul to Tralee town by public or private transport. From Tralee, connections by bus and train are frequent to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $727
Price per day$91
Single supplement (single occupancy)$268
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Aug 2015

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Great care and attention!

Recently completed our second walk with southwest walks. Again everything went well. Landscape was beautiful (even in the pouring rain), people on the walk/hike with...

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Birgit

Aug 2015

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Best hikes!

Having one of the best, intensive holidays, hikes with you! Thanks to Thomas's guided tour through Burren, Aran Islands &amp; Connemara by summer temperatures! Every...

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Aug 2015

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Great bike trip!

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South West Walks Ireland was started in 1994 by Linda Woods.  The realisation of a dream – we want to show people “the real Ireland” the way it should be seen – slowly, intimately and knowledgeably.

Twenty years later, our terrific office personnel and great guides all share the same philosophy – “to take people into those hidden parts of Ireland that few know about and give people a real “taste and flavour” of Ireland the way we know it”.

Travelling with a group of friends? We can offer special, custom made holidays just for you. Many of you are asking for your own exclusive holiday and we have had some terrific experiences on offer. If a group of you want to come on a holiday specially designed for your own group, we will be happy to organise this for you. Guided or Self-Guiding, exclusively yours!

On a guided walk holiday your enjoyment is most important to us. With that in mind all your holiday plans are taken care of from when you arrive until you depart – giving you time to unwind and relax into the Irish “vibe”.

Our Self-Guiding Hike holidays are perfect for you if you are happy to guide yourself from place to place. We book all your accommodations for you, organise to have your luggage transported from house to house for you and give you detailed route notes and maps for each walking day.

Our bike holidays are ‘Go as you Please’ trips. Choose your holiday location from our range of options and we then plan your holiday details for you. Quality cycles await your arrival in Ireland, bed and breakfast accommodations are booked along your route and your luggage is transported for you.

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