8 days tour

Dingle Way 8-Day Self Guided Hike

Dingle Way 8-Day Self Guided Hike

This tour includes:

Meals

Full Irish Breakfast each morning.

Others

6 days walking. Varied and interesting each day. Move your luggage each walking day. Give you full walking details, easy to read route descriptions and maps of the area. 24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number. Full pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish walking experience.

Accommodation

7 nightโ€™s Bed and Breakfast

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Guide

This is a self-guided tour.

Transport

Transport not included.

Others

Flights Meals Drinks Gratuities Medical expenses

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Itinerary of your trip Dingle Way 8-Day Self Guided Hike

  • Day 1 Day 1: Tralee
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Tralee

      Arrive in Tralee โ€“ 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.


      Access for this holiday can be from Kerry, Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports with bus and/or train connections available to Tralee all year round.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Tralee To Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Tralee To Camp

      Leaving your guesthouse, you begin your walk beside an old canal and back country roads along the Dingle Way & Kerry Camino walking routes. You then continue west on the foothills of 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 village of Camp โ€“ your overnight stop.


      Walk Details: Approx. Distance โ€“ 19.2km | Height gain - 403m | Height loss -343m | Max Height - 124 m | Min Height - 0m. Terrain: Rocky and muddy mountain and grass tracks. Can be wet underfoot - boots essential

  • Day 3 Day 3: Camp To Annascaul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Camp To Annascaul

      Continuing along the Dingle Way & Kerry Camino walking routes your hike today takes you through a fascinating area of bog land where many people still come to cut their winter fuel. Hiking through the centre of the peninsula, you reach the southern shores at the magnificent Inch Beach. With time to enjoy this beautiful place, have a swim, or perhaps a โ€œcuppaโ€, you then continue inland to reach the village of Annascaul โ€“ madefamous by the South Pole! Overnight in Annascaul..


      Walk Details: Approx. Distance โ€“ 16.70km | Height gain - 357m | Height loss - 392m | Max Height - 236m | Min Height - 31m. Terrain: Road walking on quiet back country roads, then onto grassy tracks and finishing on road. Boots recommended.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Annascaul To Dingle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Annascaul To Dingle

      This is a very historic hike, passing Minard, with its 16th century castle that dominates the landscape here along with a beautiful Holy Well nearby. Continue to the village of Lispole & follow narrow country lanes through Lisdargan and Ballingarraun. Passing through farmland and little tiny villages, you then join an old military road below the Connor Pass, which you follow into Dingle. Overnight in Dingle.


      Walk Details: Approx. Distance โ€“ 22.00km | Height gain - 492m | Height loss - 506m | Max Height - 151m | Min Height - 6m. Terrain: Grass Country lanes, grass tracks and some road walking. Boots essential.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Dingle To Dunquin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Dingle To Dunquin

      Todayโ€™s hike starts just outside Dingle, passing the Early Christian site of Kilcolman and continuing to the glorious Ventry Beach. From here you continue following the โ€œDingle Wayโ€ on a beautiful and very historic hike around Slea Head. Along your route you will pass very close to some ancient & famous โ€˜beehive hutsโ€™ and enjoy wonderful views of the Blasket Islands. Your hike finishes in Dunquin where you can learn more about the history of the Blasket Islands if you wish. A taxi transfers you to the start of your hike today & collects you from the finish. Overnight in Dingle.


      Walk Details: Approx. Distance โ€“ 18.10km | Height gain - 501m | Height loss - 525m | Max Height - 178m | Min Height - 1m Terrain: Rocky and grass tracks, beach walking and some road walking. Boots essential.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Tiduff To Cloghane
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Tiduff To Cloghane

      A taxi will take you to the tiny hamlet of Tiduff where your hike begins. From here, you will be following an old military road to the eastern side of the Brandon massif, finishing in the village of Cloghane. This is a remote and very spectacular walk โ€“ full of history and through country only accessible on foot. Overnight in Cloghane.


      Walk Details: Approx. Distance โ€“ 17.30km | Height gain - 774m | Height loss - 796m | Max Height - 655 m | Min Height - 10m Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and some road walking. Boots essential.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cloghane To Annascaul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cloghane To Annascaul

      Today you have a wonderful hike that takes you across the centre of the Dingle Peninsula from North to South, following a spectacular old farmerโ€™s track. You hike over a plateau, between mountains, passing a deserted famine village and descending to the glorious Annascaul Lake. From here, you continue on small โ€˜boreensโ€™ to reach the village of Annascaul with its links to the South Pole! Overnight in Annascaul.


      Walk Details: Approx. Distance โ€“ 13.10km | Height gain - 480m | Height loss - 499m | Max Height - 363m | Min Height - 26m. Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections; can be damp. Boots recommended.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Departure

      After your final breakfast and farewell you follow your own arrangements for your onward journey. A bus service from Annascaul village will take you back to the town of Tralee where you can avail of excellent train & bus services.If required, we will happily arrange a private transfer for you at a small additional cost.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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