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The
Dingle Way |
Ref:
DW7 or DW 10 |
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A
self guided (independent) walking tour
on the Dingle Way
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Every Saturday/Sunday
throughout the year.Groups of 4 or more on any day. Please indicate at time
of booking which language you
want notes in – English, French
or German. (DW7
(7 nights) €610. (US$866
/ Stg£421 approx.)
Please
see booking information)
(10
nights) €820. (US$1164 / Stg£566
approx.)
Please
see booking information)
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DW7 €189 DW10 €270
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Moderate walks of 6-12 miles (10–
20km) per day with gradual ascents of up
to approximately 2,125ft (650m). |
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A self guided (independent)
walking tour on the Dingle Way.
A walk from Kerry's county town Tralee,
to the fishing port of Dingle and beyond,
through one of the last strongholds of
the Gaelic language and through spectacular
scenery, rich in archaeological remains.
Along the way we pass mountains, corrie
lakes and beaches - the setting of many
films, including 'Ryan's Daughter'.
The average walking time ranges from 5
to 6.5 hours per day, at a leisurely pace.
Optional complimentary transfer from Kerry or Shannon Airport
(see below) to Camp.
Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent:
350m/1,150ft
Today you cross the spine of the Dingle Peninsula to traverse
above the wildlife sanctuary of Inch beach and then on
green road and hilltop to the picturesque village of Annascaul,
where you overnight.
Distance: 21km/13miles Ascent:
410m/1,350ft
Continue along a medieval road to the fishing village of
Dingle which is steeped in Irish culture and music and
where the locals still speak in the native (Gaelic) tongue.
Overnight in Dingle.
- Optional walks (notes provided)
- Marine Centre or Boat trip to see 'Fungi', Dingle's resident dolphin.
- Visit some of Dingle's 52 pubs, Dingle's attractive craft shops and famous
Distance: 19km/12miles
Ascent: 345m/1,150ft
This days walking is spectacular, taking you via Ventry
Beach and along the slopes of Mount Eagle to Slea Head.
This stretch is famous for its concentration of archaeological
sites. Overnight in Slea Head.
Distance: 15km/9.5 miles
Ascent 150m/490ft
This leg of the Dingle way takes us north along the
Atlantic Cliffs, passing Coumenoole Beach, location
for one of the
dramatic scenes of the film Ryan’s Daughter and
via the first of the beaches of Smerwick Harbour to Ballyferriter
village.
Distance: 15.5km/9.7 miles
Ascent 70m/230ft
This leg continues along the shoreline and cliffs of
the western end of the Dingle Peninsula and towards
Brandon
Creek (Cuas), legendary starting point for St Brendan’s
journey to discover America. Close-by we will collect you
to transfer you to your final night’s accommodation
in Tralee (DW7 only)
Distance 21km/13 miles. Ascent
825m/2,700 ft.
This is an exciting day’s walk, which takes you high
on the line of a military road to a saddle on the Brandon
Mountain Range, then down enjoying spectacular views, to
the shore of Brandon Bay. Good visibility – or
navigating ability - is required.
Distance 25km/15.5 miles.
Ascent 85m/280ft.
To-day’s walk is substantially a beach walk, along
the splendid strands of the northern side of the Dingle
Peninsula. Road stretches intersperse, maintaining, “contact
with civilisation.”
Distance 26km/16.25miles. Ascent
220m/725ft
Today’s walk takes you back to
Tralee, along the northern coast of
the Dingle Peninsula, once again partly
on beach, with the last stretch along the slopes of
the
Slieve Mish Mountains.
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(DW7 (7 nights) €610.
(US$866 / Stg£421 approx.)
Please see
booking information)
(10
nights) €820. (US$1164 / Stg£566
approx.)
Please see
booking information)
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€189 for 7 nights will apply.
(€27 per night). Limited availability
• Courtesy transfer from and to Kerry Airport on Saturdays (Please see
below).
• Seven/Ten night’s accommodation, based on two adults sharing in Irish
Tourist Board approved accommodation, with en-suite facilities. *
• Full Irish breakfast each day.
• Luggage transfer each day.
• Route description and maps by Seán Ó Súilleabháin.
Dates - Every Saturday throughout the year.
Language – Please indicate at time of booking which language you want
notes in - English, French or German.
Note - The DW7 (7 night) itinerary can be combined with the self guided ‘Kerry
Way’ KW7 to make a wonderful independent two-week walking itinerary.
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Shannon to Kerry at
12.00 on Saturdays from the information
point in the arrivals hall. Return transfer
arrives at Shannon airport at 11.00 on
Saturdays.
There is a charge of €35 each way
from Shannon to Kerry.
Kerry airport to
accommodation, between 08.00 and 18.00
Hrs. Return transfer arrives at Kerry
airport between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs on
Saturdays.
Note: These
transfers must be confirmed at time of
booking with flight numbers and times for
arrival and departure. If these transfers
aren’t confirmed at time of booking
we will assume they are making their own
way to their first nights accommodation.
Arrangements can be made for a private
taxi transfer (at clients own expense)
should the Go Ireland transfer timetable
not suit.
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Individual
taxis can be arranged from the following
airports
(at client’s expense) |
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Return
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Kerry airport to
Tralee
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€35 |
€70 |
Kerry airport to
Camp (first night)
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€50 |
€100 |
Shannon airport
to Tralee
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€150 |
€300 |
| Cork airport to Tralee |
€140 |
€280 |
Tralee bus/train
station to Tralee
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€10 |
€20 |
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