Self-Guided Dingle Way Hike

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

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Self Guided Dingle Way Hikes on the Wild Atlantic Way.

The Dingle Peninsula is one of the most inspiring places in Ireland. Steeped with an abundance of archaeological remains, history abounds as you hike alongside the Atlantic Ocean and experience the magnificent landscapes & coastal scenery.
The Dingle Way offers you several ways of experiencing this glorious corner of Ireland. You can make your choice to start in Tralee town and hike the Kerry Camino as far as Dingle town, or you can start in Dingle and do the most westerly tip of Europe.
We invite you to lose yourself in this wonderful place as you discover the magic of the Dingle Peninsula. Choose from 3, 5, 8 or 10 day Self-Guiding holiday options and we are certain, whatever you choose, the Dingle Way will leave you wanting to return.

3 day & 5 day Walking Tours

Immediately step into the most westerly point of Europe as you hike around the glorious Slea Head. See the rich evidence of ancient churches and dwellings that people once lived in as they travelled here as pilgrims. These two holiday choices give you the opportunity to explore some of the most historical areas on the Dingle Peninsula and you will have time to enjoy Dingle town, famous for its lively pubs & fantastic local food culture.

6 day and 8 day Hiking Tours

Both these holidays start in the bustling town of Tralee and follow west to Dingle town. Both take you to the little village of Annascaul made famous by South Pole expeditions. And both also follow the Kerry Camino and give you time in Dingle town to enjoy all the delights it offers. The 8-Day option takes you further west to walk across the lower slopes of the Brandon range of mountains, before then crossing the central hills of the peninsula to experience some isolated peatland along with glorious views north across the Atlantic Ocean and south across Dingle Bay before finishing your holiday.
Or, if you prefer shorter distances each day, the 8-Day Comfort Tour gives you the same wealth of history and scenery as the “regular” 8 day trip, with shorter hikes and more opportunity to explore the villages & towns along your way.

10 Day Dingle Way Hike

This holiday choice gives you everything. From your starting point in Tralee town to the delightful Dingle town, you also hike around the entire Slea Head coastline the most westerly point of Europe. Continuing to the magnificent Brandon range of mountains, you then finish in the seaside town of Castlegregory. If you would like to complete the entire “Dingle Way” we will happily add in an 11th night to bring you back to the village of Camp. This trip is the crème de la crème of hiking in Ireland.

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

For more information about this tour & to explore all your other options please contact a member of our team here.

Our video highlights of the Dingle Way are on our Youtube page here.

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Daphne 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 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 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 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 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!

What makes us differEnt?

Hiking Day Transfers – We include transfers to and from the hikes to improve your hiking experience. We remove unnecessary road sections on multiple days to maximise your enjoyment of each trail. “We received taxi rides to favourable trailheads, so we avoided flat boring stretches near towns, without sacrificing more remote and interesting parts.” – David USA

Our Tailormade App – Our app is not just a GPS navigation tool…… you will have your entire holiday in your hand. You will have easy access to your route notes, points of interest, destination details and emergency contact information. “The materials provided before and during the trip were extremely helpful. The phone app was excellent.” – Carole, USA

Overnight Locations – We have carefully selected the start and finish locations for your overnights to allow for easy access and departure by public transfers. If not, we include a transfer to/ from the nearest transfer hub. “The B&Bs were charming, very comfortable with personable hosts.” – Jack, USA

We write our own Route Notes – Our new route notes are even easier to follow with marked maps and distances between each point. We hike and re-check the routes each year to ensure all details are up to date. We do not give you generic guidebooks for your hikes. “Everything went off without a hitch. Directions and maps were great and easy to follow.” – Kelly, USA

On Tour Support – Not only do we offer you a 24/7 emergency contact support, we will also contact you regularly during your tour to see how things are going and if you have any questions for us. “I cannot praise Ireland Walk Hike Bike enough. They are just outstanding at what they do.” – Russ, UK

What's Included?

Ensuite room in select accommodations with breakfast

Move your luggage 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 itineraries for details

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**
3-Day Self-Guided Dingle Way Hike
Duration: 2 nights
Cost pps: €380
SRS:* €
STS:** €
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5-Day Self-Guided Dingle Way Hike
Duration: 4 nights
Cost pps: €650
SRS:* €210
STS:** €355
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6-Day Self-Guided Dingle Way Hike
Duration: 5 nights
Cost pps: €695
SRS:* €280
STS:** €420
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8-Day Self-Guided Dingle Way Hike
Duration: 7 nights
Cost pps: €965
SRS:* €345
STS:** €490
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8-Day Self-Guided Dingle Way Comfort Hike
Duration: 7 nights
Cost pps: €1020
SRS:* €345
STS:** €535
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10-Day Self-Guided Dingle Way Hike
Duration: 9 nights
Cost pps: €1190
SRS:* €410
STS:** €550
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Dingle
Arrive to your first accommodation in Dingle where your holiday begins.
Day 2 - Dingle to Dunquinn
Today’s hike is steeped in history, starting just outside Dingle town, you will pass the Early Christian site of Kilcolman. Continuing along Ventry Beach, you then ascend the hillside towards Slea Head, passing an abundance of beehive huts along the way.

Total Distance: 18.10kms | Total Ascent: 501m | Total Descent: 525m | Max Elevations: 178m

Day 3 - Lispole to Dingle & Departure
Starting in the tiny village of Lispole, pause to see the old railway viaduct that once brought huge business through this sleepy village. Continue on your hike through a tapestry of farmland and a network of tiny “boreens” as you weave your way back to Dingle for your departure.

Total Distance: 10.7km | Total Ascent: 117m | Total Descent: 141m | Max Elevations: 150m

Day 1 - Dingle
Arrive to your first accommodation in Dingle town where your holiday begins.
Day 2 - Dingle to Dunquinn
Hiking west today you begin just outside Dingle town and very soon, you will pass the Early Christian site of Kilcolman. You then continue along the glorious Ventry Beach, before ascending a hillside to enjoy magnificent views over Dingle Bay. Following an ancient pilgrim route, scattered with beehive huts, you then reach the impressive Slea Head.

Total Distance: 18.10kms | Total Ascent: 501m | Total Descent: 525m | Max Elevations: 178m

Day 3 - Cuas to Cloghane
A taxi will take you to a little place called Cuas where your hike begins. From here, you will be following an old track military road to the eastern side of the Brandon range of mountains massif, across a stunning nature reserve to finish in the village of Cloghane.

Total Distance: 17.30km | Total Ascent: 774m | Total Descent: 796m | Max Elevations: 655m

Day 4 - Cloghane to Annascaul
Today you have a wonderful hike that takes you across the centre of the Dingle Peninsula from North to South, following a spectacular old farmer’s track. You hike over a plateau, between mountains, passing a deserted famine village and descending to the glorious Annascaul Lake.

Total Distance: 13.10km | Total Ascent: 480m | Total Descent: 499m | Max Elevations: 363m

Day 5 - Depart Annascaul
After your final hearty Irish Breakfast, you take the public bus from Annascaul back to Tralee town for your onward journey.
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Day 1 - Tralee
Arrive to your first accommodation in Tralee where your holiday begins.
Day 2 - Tralee to Camp
Follow the Dingle Way marked hiking trail from Tralee to the village of Camp. As you walk west along the foothills of the magnificent Slieve Mish Mountains you will have wonderful views across Tralee Bay and North Kerry.

Total Distance: 16.8km | Total Ascent: 403m | Total Descent: 343m | Max Elevations: 124m

Day 3 - Camp to Annascaul
Continue west through old peat bogs to reach the beautiful Inch Beach & continue from there to Annascaul village, home of the famous Antarctic explorer Tom Crean and his South Pole Inn.

Total Distance: 16.70km | Total Ascent: 357m | Total Descent: 392m | Max Elevations: 236m

Day 4 - Annascaul to Dingle
Passing an old 16th Century Castle, todays route takes you through farmland & small country lanes to reach an old road Military Road as you descend into Dingle town.

Total Distance: 22km | Total Ascent: 492m | Total Descent: 506m | Max Elevations: 151m

Day 5 - Dingle to Dunquinn
This is one of the most spectacular and historical hikes in the country as you follow around the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula to reach Dunquinn, the most westerly parish in Europe.

Total Distance: 18.10km | Total Ascent: 501m | Total Descent: 525m | Max Elevations: 178m

Day 6 - Departure
After your final hearty Irish Breakfast, you take the public bus from Dingle back to Tralee town for your onward journey.
Click here to view/download our full itinerary PDF
Day 1 - Tralee
Arrive to your first accommodation in Tralee where your holiday begins.
Day 2 - Tralee to Camp
Follow the Dingle Way marked hiking trail from Tralee to the village of Camp along the foothills of the magnificent Slieve Mish Mountains. With views across Tralee Bay & Fenit Island, you will be hiking along the northern shores of the Dingle Peninsula.

Total Distance: 16.8km | Total Ascent: 403m | Total Descent: 343m | Max Elevations: 124m

Day 3 - Camp to Annascaul
From Camp, you continue west through old peat bogs to reach the impressive Inch Beach with views across to the Ring of Kerry. From there, you continue to Annascaul village, once home of Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer.

Total Distance: 16.70km | Total Ascent: 357m | Total Descent: 392m | Max Elevations: 236m

Day 4 - Annascaul to Dingle
Passing the fragile Minard Castle which dominates the horizon, todays route takes you through farmland & small country lanes to reach an old road as you descend into Dingle town.

Total Distance: 22km | Total Ascent: 492m | Total Descent: 506m | Max Elevations: 151m

Day 5 - Dingle to Dunquin
This is one of the most spectacular hikes in the country as you follow around Slea Head at the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula to reach the little village of Dunquin with magnificent views across the Blasket Islands. Enjoy the wealth of history and beehive huts on this glorious hike.

Total Distance: 18.10km | Total Ascent: 501m | Total Descent: 525m | Max Elevations: 178m

Day 6 - Cuas to Cloghane
Follow an old track across the hills, as you hike north towards the village of Cloghane. With impressive coastal views, you ascend to cross the lower slopes of Brandon, one of Ireland’s Pilgrim mountains.

Total Distance: 17.30km | Total Ascent: 774m | Total Descent: 796m | Max Elevations: 655m

Day 7 - Cloghane to Annascaul
Today’s hike takes you over the central hills of the Dingle Peninsula as you turn south and follow an old farmer’s track known as “the way of the cow”. Finish in the colourful village of Annascaul.

Total Distance: 13.10km | Total Ascent: 480m | Total Descent: 499m | Max Elevations: 363m

Day 8 - Depart Annascaul
After your final hearty Irish Breakfast, you take the public bus from Annascaul back to Tralee town for your onward journey.
Click here to view/download our full itinerary PDF
Day 1 - Tralee
Arrive to your first accommodation in Tralee where your holiday begins.
Day 2 - Tralee to Camp
Today’s hike takes you along the “Dingle Way” signposted hiking trail to the village of Camp. You will be hiking along the foothills of the magnificent Slieve Mish Mountains with views across Tralee Bay & North Kerry.

Distance – 12.0km | Height gain - 290m | Height loss - 226m | Max Height - 146m. Terrain: Rocky and muddy mountain and grass tracks. Can be wet underfoot - boots essential.

Day 3 - Camp to Annascaul
Hiking mainly on tiny little back roads today, you will pass some old peat bogs before reaching the beautiful Inch Beach. From here, you will continue along little “boreens” to reach the village of Annascaul.

Total Distance: 13.5km | Total Ascent: 185m | Total Descent: 336m | Max Elevations: 232m

Day 4 - Annascaul to Dingle
Leaving the village of Annascaul, your route today starts at the tiny village of Lispole. From here you will be following through a tapestry of farmland as you weave along narrow country lanes to finish in Dingle town.

Total Distance: 10.7km | Total Ascent: 117m | Total Descent: 141m | Max Elevations: 150m

Day 5 - Dingle to Dunquin
Your route starts just beyond Ventry Beach where you have the pleasure of seeing numerous beehive huts as you follow your hike to the stunning Slea Head. This is one of the richest areas of archaeological remains in Western Europe.

Total Distance: 10.7km | Total Ascent: 216m | Total Descent: 182m | Max Elevations: 177m

Day 6 - Droichead Ban to Cloghane
You will be driven from Dingle town to the start of your hike today at a tiny crossroads. From here, you follow a glorious old track, once used by people from the Blasket Islands, as you follow north, descending into the village of Cloghane with views across Brandon Bay.

Total Distance: 11.50km | Total Ascent: 351m | Total Descent: 406m | Max Elevations: 411m

Day 7 - Cloghane to Maharees
Your final day’s walking takes you along a magnificent beach to the tip of the Maharees Peninsula. This has its own micro climate and is famous locally for its vegetable farming. Overnight in this wonderful little village.

Total Distance: 10.6km | Total Ascent: 113m | Total Descent: 115m | Max Elevations: 61m

Day 8 - Depart Castlegregory
After a final breakfast and farewell you will be transferred to Tralee for your onward journey.
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Day 1 - Tralee
Arriving to the administrative capital of the County of Kerry, your first night will be in Tralee – home to the wonderful Rose of Tralee Festival.
Day 2 - Tralee to Camp
Your first hike takes you along an old ship canal to the little village of Blennerville – once a busy harbour. From there, you reach the Slieve Mish mountains and, walking in their shadows, you hike through the old village of Killelton before reaching Camp where your hike finishes.

Total Distance: 16.8km | Total Ascent: 403m | Total Descent: 343m | Max Elevations: 124m

Day 3 - Camp to Annascaul
Both the Dingle Way & the Kerry Camino hiking routes merge to take your through an area rich in bog or peat land. From here, you descend to the beautiful Inch Beach where you can enjoy a swim if you wish. Continue inland to reach the village of Annascaul, home of the South Pole..!!

Total Distance: 16.70km | Total Ascent: 357m | Total Descent: 392m | Max Elevations: 236m

Day 4 - Annascaul to Dingle
The 16th century Minard Castle is your first goal today as you hike past it and along a tapestry of farmland, intersected by tiny roads. Passing a Holy Well and the ruins of an old Church, you then have a glorious descent into the vibrant town of Dingle.

Total Distance: 22km | Total Ascent: 492m | Total Descent: 506m | Max Elevation: 151m

Day 5 - Dingle to Dunquin
Today’s hike is one of the most historic in Ireland, with an amazing number of archaeological remains along your route. From Ventry Beach you hike along an area once thronged with pilgrims, before reaching Dunquin, the most westerly “parish” in Ireland.

Total Distance: 18.10km | Total Ascent: 501m | Total Descent: 525m | Max Elevations: 178m

Day 6 - Dunquin to Ballydavid
Hiking around the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula, you will still have glorious views across the Blasket Islands. This is a Gaeltacht region where the Irish language is widely spoken, as you weave along your coastline walk. Reaching the lovely village of Ballydavid you can enjoy wonderful sunsets across the Atlantic Ocean.

Total Distance: 16.50km | Total Ascent: 194m | Total Descent: 215m | Max Elevations: 124m

Day 7 - Ballydavid to Cloghane
Today’s hike is a delightful wilderness trek into a region only accessible by foot. You will be driven to the start of your hike at a place known as Cuas and from here, you follow a rough track into the remote foothills of the Brandon range of mountains. Passing a beautiful Ogham Stone on the way, you descend to the colourful little village of Cloghane for your overnight.

Total Distance: 17.30km | Total Ascent: 774m | Total Descent: 796m | Max Elevations: 655m

Day 8 - Cloghane to Maharees
Starting your walk today on Fermoyle Beach, you follow to the northern tip of the Maherees Peninsula along the shores of Brandon Bay. This region has its own micro.

Total Distance: 10.60km | Total Ascent: 113m | Total Descent: 115m | Max Elevations: 11m

Day 9 - Castlegregory to Camp
Completing the full distance of the Dingle Way Hiking Trail you have a lovely short hike beside the shores of Tralee Bay. With views across to Fenit and its picturesque lighthouse, you finish back in the village of Camp.

Total Distance: 22.20km | Total Ascent: 184m | Total Descent: 164m | Max Elevations: 40m

Day 10 - Depart Camp
After your final hearty Irish Breakfast, you take the public bus from Camp back to Tralee town for your onward journey.
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Highlights

Feel the wind on your face & the sea spray in the air as you hike towards Inch Beach

Gaze across the Wild Atlantic to the beautiful Blasket Islands just off shore

Enjoy traditional Irish towns and villages such as Annascaul & Cloghane

Learn about the ancient history on Slea Head with its Beehive Huts & Ogham Stones

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