Self Guided Walking The Dingle Way

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The Dingle Peninsula is a distilled expression of the best of Ireland. Breathtaking scenery scattered with ancient archeological sites awaits, combined with award-winning local foods, cosy traditional music-filled pubs, and of course populated by colourful Irish characters. The internationally-renowned Dingle Way hiking trail circumnavigates this unique corne...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Walk the best of the Dingle Way along miles long sandy beaches, quiet country roads and ocean side trails
    • Pick dates that suit you and leave all the arrangements to us
    • All accommodation, luggage transfers, maps, route notes and transfers to Tralee are included
    • Spend a night in Dingle town - world renowned for its music-filled pubs and great atmosphere

What's this trip about?

    The Dingle Peninsula is a distilled expression of the best of Ireland. Breathtaking scenery scattered with ancient archeological sites awaits, combined with award-winning local foods, cosy traditional music-filled pubs, and of course populated by colourful Irish characters. The internationally-renowned Dingle Way hiking trail circumnavigates this unique corner of the world. The route takes in quiet country lanes, mountain tracks and miles of sandy beach as it winds its way around Slea Head, Ireland’s most westerly point. Stay in a perfect combination of small B&Bs in rural villages and countryside alike. You can relax and enjoy your walking, with transport from Tralee taken care of, luggage transfers and private transfers to and from the start of the trail all prearranged where required. By choosing a self guided trip, enjoy the flexibility of walking at your own pace, starting as early or late as you prefer, stopping for as many photos as you’d like, taking your time over lunch or walking straight through with a quick stop on the trail.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTralee
End CityTralee

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat

Trip includes

    • 8 nights accommodation in hand-picked, family-run guesthouses, B&Bs
    • Breakfast each morning (barring Day 1) in your accommodation or a local cafe
    • Transfers to and from the start and end point of the trail where walking to accommodations is not possible
    • All luggage transfers
    • Transfer to and from Tralee at the start and end of the trip
    • Route notes, OS maps and trail guides
    • 24/7 phone support

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Dingle Way

Arriving by bus or train to the vibrant town of Tralee, we have arranged a transfer out of town and to the rolling hills of the Slieve Mish Mountains. You will walk this section of the trail on your return to town at the end of the week but for you watch the scenery unfold as you travel. Spend a relaxing evening just off the trail, ready to hit the Dingle Way first thing in the morning.

Day 2: Village of Camp to Annascaul

Meals: Breakfast

Our first day on the Dingle Way takes us right up and over the spine of the Dingle Peninsula to the shores on its southern side. With most of today’s walking on country roads and quiet tracks, we’ll pass Caherconree Mountain while looking out f...

Day 3: Annascaul to Dingle

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, the trail continues along side-roads to the ruins of an impressive 16th century castle overlooking a picturesque little rocky cove. Continuing along small laneways, take in views across Dingle Bay and the mountains of the Iveragh ...

Day 4: Dingle Town to Dunquin

Meals: Breakfast

The Dingle Peninsula hosts some of the richest collections of ancient archaeological sites in the whole of Europe. Every day you will stumble across standing stones, ancient tombs and other remains of prehistoric monuments. On your hike today, ...

Day 5: Dunquin to Ballydavid

Meals: Breakfast

Over the years, numerous artists have been lured to the beauty of the Dingle Peninsula and many have made their home on this remote finger of land, with the wild crashing Atlantic and rolling mountains their inspiration. Most of today is spent ...

Day 6: Ballydavid to Cloghane via Mt Brandon

Meals: Breakfast

Today is one of the most challenging days on the trail, climbing over the foothills of the holy pilgrimage site of Mount Brandon, passing drops of almost 450 meters down to the sea below. According to legend, St Brendan (Breanainn) the Navigato...

Day 7: Cloghane to Castlegregory

After yesterday’s climb, today’s beach walk comes as a relief as you hike along the length of Ireland’s longest white sand beach. The beach stretches out along a spit of undulating sand dunes known as the Maharees (Na Machairí). The waves here are popular with surfers...

Day 8: Finish in Tralee

Meals: Breakfast

You will enjoy a last blast of sea air as you walk along the northern shores of the peninsula this morning. The Aughcasla standing stone is worth looking out for as you start to head around Tralee Bay. If the tide is high, you will need to head...

Day 9: Departure from Tralee

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, leave Tralee by train or bus at your own leisure.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$99
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Oct 2019

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Logistics

Accommodation

This self guided hiking trip features accommodations chosen for their excellent location, service and comfort along or near the Dingle Way. Most days you will walk directly to your accommodation (this may add additional distance to the hike lengths above).

On some you will be met at the trailhead and transferred to your accommodation. You will spend the night in classic-grade comfortable and characterful lodging in B&Bs, family-run hotels or guesthouses, in villages and towns as well as in rural communities. is a choice of double or twin rooms, which are en-suite with a shower. Single rooms may be available at additional cost.

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Meals Included

Each morning, enjoy a homemade breakfast of your choice at your accommodation. You will be able to order a packed lunch to each on the trail at your accommodation each evening, or pick your lunch up first thing at a local cafe. On some days you will be able to time your start so you can stop at a cafe or restaurant for lunch along the trail.

Accommodation will be reserved on a Bed & Breakfast basis – lunches and evening meals are not included. Local shops sell sandwiches and snacks for the day ahead. Many guesthouses will also be able to provide a packed lunch for you if you ask them the night before. In the evenings, meals can be taken in local restaurants, hotels, bars or in your accommodation.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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