Discover The Dingle Way in 8 days

The capital of County Kerry is one of Ireland's resorts and industrial centres. The city is the gateway to the Dingle Peninsula and the beginning of your journey.

Take the day to see its more than 70 pubs or the Country Kerry Museum, one of the city's biggest attractions. 

If you decide to complete the route at the end of August, you cannot miss the Rose of Tralee Festival where there is music, dancing, beer and the beauty contest that chooses the 'rose' of the region, that is, the most beautiful woman.

Overnight in Tralee

Today's walk will take you to the Blennerville Windmill, the largest in the country and is still in operation since its construction in 1800. 

Continuing your journey, you will reach the slopes of the Slieve Mish Mountains, an area of wet and dry moorland with varied vegetation such as mosses, berries and willows.

From there, you'll have charming views of Tralee, Dingle Bay and Mount Brandon, one of the most imposing mountains on the peninsula and part of the mountain range normally called the Brandon Group. Then cross the River Finglas, and you'll reach Camp.  

Tralee: If there is no accommodation available in Camp, you will be accommodated here. We will make arrangements for you to have the necessary transfers between the locations.

Overnight in Camp

Leaving Camp, you will find paths on the middle of moors that will take you to Caherconree Mountain, the second highest in the Slieve Mish Mountains, and the twentieth in Ireland. There, you will find an ancient stone fort that is a national protected monument.

Follow the path and you'll find a coniferous tree plantation, the only forest in all of The Dingle Way. Then you'll reach the River Emlagh where you'll have a slight climb to Inch Beach, one of the most beautiful and setting for several films such as Ryan's Daughter, Excalibur and Far & Away. 

After this stop, continue until you reach Annascaul, a small village of less than 500 people in County Kerry. 

Overnight in Annascaul

Start this spectacular walk heading to the Iveragh Peninsula. There, you will discover the ivy-covered ruins of Minard Castle, a fortress built by the Knight of Kerry in the 16th century. Although not open to the public for safety reasons, observing the landscape is really worth it. 

Continue the tour to the village of Lispole where you can visit the church and shops in the village that grew around the bridge over the River Owenalondrig. Also get to know the parishes of Kinard (Ceann Aird) and Minard (An Mhin Aird), witnesses to early Christianity.

Taking the Connor Pass road, one of Ireland's highest mountain passes, you'll reach Dingle. This small town of less than 2,000, is located in a bay under Slievanea mountain and is recognized for its music and seafood.

Overnight in Dingle

Leave the beautiful Dingle and head west to the port of Ventry, as you tour farmland and approach a picturesque bay, one of the safest in this area of Ireland.

Arrive at Mount Slea Head, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, and cool off in the sea at the westernmost point of Ireland and Europe, where you can also see the Blasket Islands on the high seas.

Discover the landscape adorned by the ruins of fortresses and stone huts, known as clocháns, which are believed to have been built in the Bronze Age and are a vivid heritage of Irish prehistory.

Explore Eagle Mountain, Ireland's 419th highest mountain, connecting by small hills to Mount Brandon, where you'll enjoy the panoramic view of the town of Dunquin (Dún Chaoin in Gaelic) and its pier. 

The region's geography is full of amazing cliffs and islands, so we suggest adding an extra night in Dunquin and visiting by ferry the main Blasket island, Great Blasket.

Dunquin or Dingle: If there is no accommodation available in Dunquin, due to its small size, we will arrange for you to return and stay in Dingle. 

Overnight in Dunquin

The route to Ballydavid is framed by the incredible scenery over the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, you will love the tranquillity of its solitary beaches.

Near Ballyferriter, visit Gallaraus Castle built in the 15th century and considered as an important Irish heritage location. In addition, you can get to know the small bay of Ferriter Cove, the iconic three peaks called The Three Sisters and the bay at Smerwick Harbour.

Ballydavid or Feohanagh: If there is no accommodation available in Ballydavid, you will need to walk to Feohanagh, which is 2.4 kilometres from Ballydavid. Depending on where you stay, the walking distance may vary slightly.

Overnight in Ballydavid

You will get to know one of the most isolated sections of the peninsula along a path composed of quartz particles, lutites, siltstone and sandstone of various sizes, known as Old Red Sandstone. The tour, full of history, will be worth it when you enjoy the breath-taking views of Mount Brandon.

Mount Brandon is located at an altitude of 952 metres, in the centre of the Brandon Group mountain range, and is considered one of the 10 highest peaks in Ireland. Venture up this mountain, the endpoint of the Christian pilgrimage route known as Cosan na Naomh. (If you wish to reduce the number of kilometres on this stage, you can head straight to Cloghane without passing Mount Brandon.)

Discover the grassy paths, large crosses and groups of stones as you traverse the bogs and admire the views of the deep runs – valleys formed by glacial erosion – and paternoster lakes – glacial lakes – at Mount Brandon, before reaching the quiet village of Cloghane.

Ballydavid or Feohanagh: Depending on where you stayed the night before, you will either walk from Ballydavid to Cloghane or from Feohanagh to Cloghane. Please note that the distance may vary depending on your starting point. 

Overnight in Cloghane

After breakfast, you will travel by yourself to Tralee, the final destination of this walk, to continue your tour of Ireland or return home. 

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