Dingle Peninsula Walk

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Experience on foot the history and natural beauty of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula

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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Trek through stunning coastal scenery
    • Experience history, mythology and traditional Irish culture
    • Enjoy the flexibility of walking with a daypack from village to village
    • Soak up the atmosphere in the warm family run B&B’s

What's this trip about?

    Experience on foot the history and natural beauty of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTralee
End CityAnnascaul

Travel Themes

  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Hiking & Walking

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • 7 full Irish breakfasts - Irish breakfasts usually start with porridge or cereals followed by fried eggs, bacon / sausages, tomato, toast (or any combination you prefer), coffee, tea and juices. This is a great start to the walking day.
    • 7 nights accommodation in bed & breakfast guesthouses on a twinshare basis with ensuite facilities
    • Luggage transfers
    • Information pack including route notes, maps and tourist information per room booked
    • Emergency hotline

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Tralee

On arrival in Tralee, please make your way to your accommodation. On check in you will receive your full detailed information pack to commence walking the next day. Your host will also be able to suggest some of the many local restaurants or pubs for food and possibly...

Day 2 Begin walk on the "Dingle Way" to village of Camp (18km/11mi, 5hrs)

After breakfast, start your walk along country backroads to join the Dingle Way. You follow this route under the Slieve Mish Mountains before joining what was once an old road to Dingle. Rising above 762m in parts, the mountain range was the scene of prehistoric battl...

Day 3 Walk to lively Annascaul (17km/10.5mi, 5hrs)

The walk today takes you through a fascinating area of bog where many locals still come to cut their winter fuel. Crossing to the south side of the peninsula, you arrive at the magnificent Inch Beach before continuing inland to Annascaul, where you stay overnight. At...

Day 4 To Dingle via Minard Castle (20km/12.5mi, 6hrs)

Heading to 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 military road below the Connor Pass and on to D...

Day 5 Historic walk around Slea Head to Dunquin (19km/12mi, 5.5hrs)

Today you will start just outside Dingle, passing the Early Christian site of Kilcolman and continuing to the glorious sweep of Ventry Beach. Ventry is a small village four miles west of Dingle. The whole Ventry area is linked by the arc of Ventry Harbour, with one of...

Day 6 Remote walk to the northern side of the Peninsula to Cloghane (22km/13.5mi, 6.5hrs)

After breakfast, you transfer to the tiny hamlet of Tiduff. From here, the walk takes you 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 cou...

Day 7 Plateau walk to Annascaul (14km/8.5mi, 5hrs)

Enjoy 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 en route to the village of Annascaul. The walking is on grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections; can be damp, with a maximum height of 375m/1230mi. Boots recommended.

meals : B

Day 8 Trip concludes

After breakfast, make your own way to Tralee by either public or private transport. From Tralee, connections by bus and train are frequent to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin.

meals : B

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,450
Price per day$556
Last Updated: 3/24/2018

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel to Tralee and from Annascaul
    • Dinner, lunch and drinks - during some walking days there will not be an opportunity to purchase lunch and we recommend that you pack a picnic lunch.
    • Internal transfers by local bus or taxi
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Storage of luggage
    • Travel insurance - mandatory
    • Guide - this is a self guided tour

Accommodation

7 nights in B&Bs,
Requirements
MODERATE - GRADE 3 This is a self-guided walk with average daily stages of 5.5 hours. The distances in kms are listed for each stage. The paths although well defined and clearly marked, have some steep sections on sometimes loose and rocky ground and through muddy areas. There are lots of ups and downs. A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should be able to read a map. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, jogging, two to three times a week for three months prior to your departure. Wet weather gear, sunscreen, walking boots, warm clothes, day pack and sun hat – walking sticks are recommended. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking.,
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out a personal travel insurance policy to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. A suggested policy is enclosed with these notes. If you take out an alternative policy, we need to be advised of the details. Please note: if you choose credit card cover, in our experience, this may not insure against high cost needs. For example; helicopter emergency evacuation. If you do decide to choose credit card coverage, please check all policy details thoroughly. You should always carry your travel insurance policy, emergency card and photocopies of your passport and cash cards with you during your trip.
Visa requirements
Visas are not required for citizens of Australia, Britain, Canada, USA and New Zealand for stays of up to 90 days. For all other nationalities and longer stays please contact the relevant embassy.Please note that if you travelling on to or from the Schengen area as part of your travels in Europe you can only stay in these countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 180 day period. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/schengen/index_en.htm for more details.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
7 nights B&B guesthousesPDI is called 'Ireland Walking Trips' 2016 - NEW CONTACT FOR ALL SELF-GUIDED BOOKINGS: Jenna O'Sullivan - jenna@irelandwalkhikebike.com (no longer Maurice). 2016 - OP SENDS "TRAVEL SUMMARY FORM" WITH BOOKING CONFIRMATION - to be completed by Res Consultants with pax details including ICE (In Case of Emergency contact person for pax), pax travel contact details, arrival details etc. Return to operator prior to trip departure. OPERATOR ADVICE FOR SOLO PAX DURING WINTER PERIOD: - We recommend all clients have a working mobile phone while out walking - The clients must be aware of daylight hours in late November (approx. 08.00 - 16.30) / or times in Dec/Jan and plan their walks accordingly - The client must be able to read maps - The client must be able to compass navigate
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