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 sites. Along the way we pass mountains, lakes and beaches - the setting of many films, including 'Ryan's Daughter'. A seven night and ten night version of the tour are available.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival. Optional transfer from Kerry or Shannon Airport to Camp.
Day 2: Camp to Annascaul. - Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 350m/1,150ft. Today you cross the spine of the Dingle Peninsula to traverse above the wildlife sanctuary of lnch beach and then on green road and hilltop to the picturesque village of Annascaul, where you overnight.
Day 3: Annascaul to Dingle. - Distance: 21km/13miles Ascent: 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 4: Option/Rest Day in Dingle.
- Optional walks (notes provided)
- Marine Center
- Visit some of Dingle's 52 pubs
- Dingle's attractive craft shops and famous restaurants
- Boat trip to see 'Fungi', Dingle's resident dolphin.
Day 5: Dingle to Slea Head. - Distance: 19km/12 miles Ascent: 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 6: Slea Head to Ballyferriter. - Distance: 15km/9.5 miles Ascent: 150m/490ft. 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 to Ballyferriter.
Day 7: Ballyferriter to Feohanagh. - Distance: 15.5 km/9.7 miles Ascent: 70m/230ft. This leg continues along the shoreline and cliffs of the western end of the Dingle Penisula and towards Brandon Creek (Cuas), legendary starting point for St. Brendan's journey to discover America. For those taking the 7-night tour you will be collected close-by and transferred to your final night's accommodation in Tralee.
Day 8: Feohanagh to Cloghane - Distance: 21km/13 miles Ascent: 825m/2700ft. For those on the 10-night tour this is an exciting day's walk, which take syou 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 - Distance: 25km/ 15.5 miles Ascent: 85m/280ft. Todays'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 civilisation.
Day 10: Castlegregory to Tralee. Todays walk takes you back to Tralee, along the northern coast of the Dingle Peninsula, once again partly on beach with the last stretch of the Slieve Mish Mountains.
Day 11: Departure Day.
Note: Moderate walks of 8-15 miles (13-25 Km)with gradual ascents of up to 1,3500ft (410m) approx.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- €610 per person for 7 nights
- €820 per person for 10 nights
Price Includes:
- Courtesy transfer from and to Kerry Airport from May to September
- Seven/Ten night’s accommodation, based on two adults sharing in Irish Tourist Board approved accommodation,
with en-suite facilities
- Full Irish breakfast each day
- Luggage transfer each day
- Route description and maps by Sean O Suilleabhain
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