Cost : €520 US$835 Stg£385

8 Day Tour Tour Dates MARCH to OCTOBER

Tour Grade 2 Easy to Moderate Accommodation Guesthouse or B&B

Tour Highlights Inch Beach Dingle Town Blasket Islands What's included in your tour 7 nights B&B All accommodation is pre-booked in approved family-run guesthouses with all rooms en-suite. Breakfast is supplied each day. Maps and all route details All transport where/if required within the tour Luggage Transfers daily while you walk. All information on trains or buses needed to get to your first accommodation and back at the end of the tour. Cell/Mobile phone Full back up service should you require it while on the tour

DINGLE WAY (INDEPENDENT TOUR)

The Dingle Way is one of Ireland's finest long-distance walking trails. Taking in a distance of 179km/111.8 Miles; revelling to you some of the most startling scenery that you will find anywhere in the country.
You will encounter an array of archaeological monuments dating back from the Mesolithic Period of around 6000 BC. Standing stones; Ogham Stones and a multitude of beehive huts; evidence to its rich culture of a bygone age.
The warm Gulf Stream reaches out to the peninsula allowing it to display a wonderful combination of wild flowers. Lush green pastures sweep down from the heather-clad mountains above to reach a wild and rugged Atlantic Coastline. All combined to make this land a world all to itself.
The National Geographic Traveller has described it as "the most beautiful place on earth".

ITINERARY OUTLINE

Day 1: Transfer to Camp
You have the option to arrive at Dublin or Shannon Airport and take a bus or train to Tralee. We will supply you with the necessary timetables and information to get you safely to your first accommodation.


Day 2: Camp to Anascaul
Distance: 17km: 11.6 miles Height gain: 350Mtrs: 1050ft
Transfer to Camp for the start of your first walk. This walk takes you cross the hub of the Dingle Peninsula. Following a "Boirín" a Gaelic word meaning small road; that leads you to a col between Corrin and Knockbrack Hills to reach a height of 235Mtrs.705Ft.
From here you will have some remarkable views of Baurtregaum Mountain; which is the highest mountain in the Slieve Mish range and an impressive megalithic fort that sits on the edge on Caherconree Mountain.
From here the trail descends gently downwards and eventually offers you some spectacular views across the wildlife sanctuary of lnch Beach. It was here that some of the famous "Ryan's Daughter" movie was filmed.
Overnight in Anascaul.

Day 3: Anascaul to Dingle
Distance: 22km: 13.7 miles: Height gain: 430Mtrs: 1290ft
From Anascaul the trail takes you west to the town of Dingle, along a series of minor roads that meander around the surrounding countryside and open mountains.
You will have a chance to visit the magnificent ruin of the 16th century Minard Castle and stop of for lunch in the beautiful village of Lispole
From Lispole the trail takes you northwest back towards the spine of the Dingle Peninsula. From here the views over Dingle Bay are simply awe-inspiring.
Overnight in Dingle.

Day 4: Dingle (Rest day)Officially this is your rest day, but we will give you some options of things to do like; take a boot trip and swim with the famous dolphin "Fungi" or take a half-day historical bus-tour around the area.
The town is distinguished for its restaurants, most of which offer you an excellent choice of local seafood. There is a large variety of pubs; 52 licensed premises to be exact. Traditional Irish music is played every night in many of the pubs around the town.

Day 5: Dingle to Dunquin
Distance: 20 km: 12.5 miles Height gain: 310Mtrs: 930ft
The trail from Dingle takes you further westwards through the village of Ventry and onto the golden sandy beach of Ventry Harbour. A country lane leads you on to the medieval roads of Slea Head. This area is dotted with a multitude of Clochans or more commonly known as beehive huts which date back to the Mesolithic Period of around 6000 BC.
As your trail bends north around Slea Head you will also have some stunning views back over the great Blasket Island and your final view of Dingle Bay.
Overnight in Dunquin.

Day 6: Dunquin to Ballycurrane
Distance: 22Km: 13.75 miles: Height gain: 170Mtrs: 510Ft
Once again another superb section of the trail; which takes you north along the western-foot of the peninsula; by Ferriters Cove and the rugged sea-cliffs of the Three Sisters. From here the trail swings east to take you along by the sandy beaches on Smerwick Harbour. Your day finishes in the village of Ballycurrane.
Overnight in Ballycurrane

Day 7: Ballycurrane to Cloghane
Distance: 21Km: 13 mile: Height gain: 670Mtrs: 2010Ft
This is one of the most remote sections of the Dingle Way; offering you a combination of history and breathtaking scenery.
The trail follows a green road that crosses the shoulder of one of Ireland's highest mountains "Mount Brandon" standing at 952Mtrs. Passes a standing stone that dates back over 3.500 years; which still displays the symbols of Ogham Writing. Crosses over an area of blanket bog where turf is still harvested in the traditional ways of our forefathers.
Finishing in the quiet village of Cloghane; that lies in the shadow of Mount Brandon.
Overnight in Cloghane

Day 8
After breakfast you will take a taxi or bus to Tralee

If you would like more information or a detailed itinerary, please e-mail us at: info@walkinghikingireland.com

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