Self-Guided 8-Day Dingle Peninsula Cycle

Self Guided

The perfect way for the independent explorer to see our hidden gems & discover the many paths less travelled.

Grading

Participants must have a good level of fitness and previous cycling experience; this tour covers undulating terrain and includes some challenging mountain passes and climbs.

Duration

7 nights stay,
5/6 days cycles

Price

€945

Our Self-Guided 8-Day Dingle Peninsula Cycle takes you to the most westerly point in Europe, exploring the coastal scenery rich with religious and mythological history.

It really is one of the most spectacular regions on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Incredibly green pastures stretch as far as the eye can see, completely empty save for small herds of sheep or goats. At almost every turn there are spectacular views of mist-covered mountains and wild stretches of uninhabitable coastline where deep fissures have been carved by the rugged waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

The tip of the peninsula, west of Dingle town, is a stronghold of the Irish language, many traditions and customs have been preserved here along with the language.  We highly recommend this tour if you want an immersion into Irish traditions both old and new.

8-Day Self-Guided Dingle Peninsula Cycle Bike Supplement costs are as follows.

Hybrid Bike Supplement – €150.00 | Road Bike Supplement – €390.00 | eBike Supplement – €430.00
(bike delivery and collection n/a)

You can view our bike fleet, here.

Should you decide to choose Solo Traveller Supplement please note the single room supplement costs are already included.

Should you require any further information about our Single Supplement or Solo Traveller costs please click here.

Daphne DesimpelaereDaphne Desimpelaere
15:52 08 Dec 22
We did discover the beautiful region of the County of Kerry (Kerry Ring Tour).Very well organized by IWHB, good communication with the team (good reactivity, and kean to find solutions and open minded, especially when we had to postpone our journey due to the COVID). The hotels/guestrooms very well choosen (good location and guests friendly). Luggage drop off to the next accomodation was a really good option. The infos were correct. We do recommend Ireland Walk Hike Bike and will travel again with them, for sure.
Brian WhiteBrian White
22:12 28 Nov 22
Wonderful trip. Everything was planned perfectly by Ireland WBH. B&Bs were great with Irish breakfast every day to fortify us for the ride. Would love to do another bike trip with them.
David McAleaveyDavid McAleavey
21:17 27 Nov 22
Our walk along parts of the Dingle Way and connected trails as organized by Ireland Walk Hike Bike was everything we had hoped for, from extremely courteous and responsive staff to useful links before the trip (including excellent exercise videos!) and a specially-designed GPS app which knew which route we were following as well as where we had gotten to. (While we also used the provided maps and cue sheets, the GPS app in itself would probably have been sufficient.) The B&Bs which we were booked into were all cozy and clean, and our luggage was handled without any problem. I would recommend this outfit (IWBH) – and I have indeed recommended it – to anyone wishing to explore the part of Ireland we encountered. IWBH also deserve credit for holding our deposit for two years of COVID delay; and I’m very glad that we could finally undertake the walk. For what it’s worth, we took the self-guided “comfort” hike, which meant that we would receive taxi rides to favorable trailheads each day. (From what we could tell, we most often avoided flat boring stretches near towns, without sacrificing more remote and interesting parts.)
Jeanne SargentJeanne Sargent
11:56 27 Nov 22
My husband and I did a self-guided hike through a large part of the Dingle Peninsula to celebrate his 80th birthday. Naturally, we had some concerns about getting lost, having the needed stamina and wanting support along our way. Ireland Walk Hike Bike staff were there for us every step of the way. They chose excellent accommodations at very reasonable prices; taught me how to use the GPS function on my first ever smartphone and arranged transportation to and from Shannon Airport to Tralee. We met so many wonderful folks along our treks who took time from their walk to talk about their lives. It went like clockwork and have toyed with the idea of a repeat adventure if our health permits.
Carol SmithCarol Smith
00:56 24 Nov 22
I usually plan vacations months ahead of time but this one came together in just a few short weeks thanks to Ireland Walk Hike Bike. They worked with our rather impromptu and tight time frame to arrange a 6-day outing along the Kerry Way, and we had a magical time from start to finish. The Kerry Way is moody, broody, and incredibly varied. All arrangements were spot on, from accommodation to transport to walking notes. All we had to do was soak up the scenic rambling each day, drink a celebratory Guinness each night, and meet really interesting people along the way. Ireland captured a piece of my heart – will need to go back again with Ireland WHB to retrieve it!
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Highlights

Take a boat trip on your free day and visit the Blasket Islands.

Cycle the Conor Pass

Visit Inch Beach

Slea Head

What's Included?

Ensuite room in select accommodations with breakfast
Luggage transfers as per itinerary
Digital Route Notes & Maps or GPS Navigation app
Holiday specialists to handle the details of your trip
24 hour telephone support service
Upgrade option available – Please see downloadable PDF itinerary for details

Package Options

Prices quoted are for the Digital Option. If you would prefer the Traditional Pack please let us know your booking form page.

AVAILABLE TOURS


Single Room Supplement (SRS) is the extra cost of single room occupancy if part of a group.
Solo Traveller Supplement (STS) is the extra cost incurred if travelling alone. The SRS is already included in the STS.
Tour
Duration
Price
SRS*
STS**
Dingle Peninsula 8-Day Self-Guided Cycle
Duration: 7 nights
Cost pps: €945
SRS:* €485
STS:** €595

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tralee
Arrive in Tralee and check into your B&B. If you have time take a short cycle from Tralee to the lovely fishing port of Fenit and from there to the historic Ardfert with its newly restored cathedral and back to Tralee for your overnight stop.
Day 2 - Tralee to Cloghane
Today’s cycle takes you from Tralee along the northern shores of the Dingle Peninsula with the Slieve Mish Mountains on your left and Tralee Bay to your right. The route takes you through Castlegregory before finishing in the picturesque village of Cloghane and your overnight stop for the night.

Total Distance: 50.4km | Total Ascent: 249m | Total Descent: 245m | Max Elevations: 42m
Day 3 - Cloghane to Dingle
Leaving Cloghane you cycle to the village of Brandon and Brandon Point where you have unparalleled vistas across Brandon Bay and if your lucky you will see the school of dolphins that make this bay their home. Now on and over the famous Conor Pass with its breathtaking views that stretch for miles. Below you in the distance you will see the fishing port town of Dingle and you can enjoy a gentle downhill ride all the way to your accommodation. Dingle is renowned for its World class restaurants serving local specialities, your reward for today’s ride.

Total Distance: 29km | Total Ascent: 658m | Total Descent: 656m | Max Elevations: 408m
Day 4 - Dingle Circular Route
Heading west from Dingle you cycle via Ventry to Slea Head with its magnificent breath-taking views across the Blasket Sound to the famous Blasket Islands. From here you cycle on to traditional villages of Dunquinn and Ballyferriter on your way back to Dingle for the evening.

Total Distance: 42.4km | Total Ascent: 483m | Total Descent: 484m | Max Elevations: 115m
Day 5 - Free Day Dingle
Today you cycle north from Dingle through the village of Ballydavid and on to Brandon Creek where you can learn about St Brendan who is revered in these parts. Continue through pristine countryside with views of the highest peak in this region. Mt Brandon gives opportunities to stop and stroll on with quite stretches of sand belonging to hidden beaches. Return to Dingle for your overnight and make sure you make time to listen to traditional Irish music which the pubs here are famous for.

Total Distance: 32km | Total Ascent: 327m | Total Descent: 325m | Max Elevations: 115 m
Day 6 - Dingle to Inch
Leaving Dingle, today's route follows a meandering series of backroads, visiting the beautifully secluded Kinard and Minard Beach, sweeping by the ruins of Minard Castle, before riding towards the village of Annascaul. The home of famous Antarctic explorer, Tom Crean. The route finishes above Inch Beach, which ironically is 3 Miles long.

Total Distance: 34.3km | Total Ascent: 702m | Total Descent: 701m | Max Elevations: 188m
Day 7 - Inch to Tralee
Today’s route continues along the coast towards the historical village of Castlemaine with its neat little harbour and splendid bird sanctuary. From here you head north and take the "short mountain route" back to Tralee and your last night’s stopover. This is a very historical area and on your way you will pass the legendary mythological Queen Scotia’s grave which also offers fabulous views over Tralee Bay and North Kerry.

Total Distance: 30.6km | Total Ascent: 440m | Total Descent: 454m | Max Elevations: 323m
Day 8 - Tralee
After a final breakfast and farewell you leave your cycle behind you and follow your own arrangements for your onward journey.

Departure Dates

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Grading

Participants must have a good level of fitness and previous cycling experience; this tour covers undulating terrain and includes some challenging mountain passes and climbs.
An E-Bike would make this tour much easier. Those choosing to ride an E-Bike should have prior experience. With E-Bikes weighing 50lbs/25kg, they can often feel difficult to control for those without experience.

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