Dingle Peninsula Hike - 8 Day Self-Guided Tour

Dingle Peninsula Hike - 8 Day Self-Guided Tour

There is so much to discover and conquer within ‘Dingle’ that it really has to be seen in all of its glory to be believed.  Because of its remote location – and lack of specialised agriculture – it is steeped in ancient Irish history and spectacularly shaped by the ravages of the Atlantic Ocean.  As you hike the Dingle Way (also known as the Kerry Camino) you will leave the county town of Tralee & follow to the southern shores to reach Dingle Bay, the magnificent Inch Beach and on to Dingle town.  Your return journey back to Tralee, takes you to the northern shores with the impressive Brandon range of mountains beckoning you as you discover more of the remarkable history that this land is so famous for.  We invite you to lose yourself in this magnificent landscape and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Day 1: Arrive in Tralee – 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. 

Day 2: Tralee to Camp - Leave your guesthouse, and walk from there along back country roads to join the Dingle Way. You follow this route under 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. Walk Details: Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5 hours. 

Day 3: Camp to Annascaul - Walk from Camp to the lively little village of Annascaul. Crossing to the south side of the peninsula, you arrive at the magnificent Inch Beach, before continuing inland to Annascaul village for your overnight stop. Walk Details: Distance: 17kms. Duration: 5 hours. 

Day 4: Annascaul to Dingle - Leaving the village of Annascaul, you head for the town of Dingle. It then takes old, narrow country lanes through Lisdargan and Ballingarraun before joining the old military road below the Connor Pass, and on into Dingle. Overnight in Dingle. Walk Details: Distance: 20kms. Duration: 6 hours. 

Day 5: Dingle to Dunquin - Your route today starts just outside Dingle, passing the Early Christian site of Kilcolman and continuing to the glorious sweep of Ventry beach. From here it takes you on a beautiful and very historic walk around Slea Head, finishing Dunquin.  Overnight in Dingle. Walk Details: Distance: 19kms. Duration: 5.5 hours.

Day 6: Tiduff to Cloghane - Transfer to the tiny hamlet of Tiduff. Walk from here 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 country only accessible on foot. Overnight in Cloghane. Walk Details: Distance: 22kms. Duration: 6.5 hours.

Day 7: Cloghane to Annascaul - 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 on the way. You descend into the village of Annascaul. Overnight in Annascaul. Walk Details: Distance: 14kms. Duration: 5 hours. 

Day 8: Departure - Departure from Annascaul to Tralee town by public or private transport. From Tralee, connections by bus and train are frequent to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin.