Dingle Peninsula Guided Mini-Break

2 stay location

Day 1 Welcome and briefing session at your first night’s accommodation in Dingle at 17.00 hrs. where your guide will outline the activities for the next few days. Evening dinner followed by a short walk along the shores of Dingle Harbour before visiting to a local pub for music and ‘craic’. Overnight in Dingle town. * It’s possible to join this day’s walk as part of the week long Dingle Peninsula Holiday but you would need to be at the B&B by 09.00 hrs. on Tuesday morning. There is no extra charge for this day’s walk.

Day 2 Enjoy your first day’s walk around the spectacular Slea Head - one of the richest areas of archaeology in this region, with its numerous beehive huts and promontory forts. There are breathtaking views from Mount Eagle on the way. Return to Dingle for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 500m. Beach walking, some road walking, grass and rocky tracks. Boots recommended.

Day 3 Today, you follow the Dingle Way across the shoulder of Mount Brandon, with magnificent views of Brandon Bay. At the end of the walk you descend to the lovely, picturesque village of Cloghane where you spend your last two nights and enjoy your evening meal.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5hours. Max. Height: 650m. Grass and rocky tracks, open bogland and some road walking. Boots essential.

Day 4 Your last day’s walk is spectacular, taking you into the heart of the Brandon Range of mountains to the famous ‘paternoster lakes’ with views over Brandon Bay and Fermoyle Strand. NB - Weather permitting, and with guide’s advice, there may be an option for some of the group, should they wish, to continue to the top of this ‘sacred’ Brandon Mountain Peak. Return to Cloghane for farewell dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 12kms. Duration: 5 - 7 hours. Max. Height: 600 - 950m. Rough mountain tracks and rocky terrain. Boots essential.

Day 5 Departures. A courtesy transfer will be offered from Cloghane to Tralee Bus/Rail Station arriving there at approx. 09.30 hrs. From Tralee there is an excellent bus and train service to all major towns, cities and villages in Ireland. Tralee to Cork Airport is 2 hrs. 50 mins. Approx. by bus. Tralee to Shannon Airport is 3 hrs. 20 mins. Approx. by bus.

Recommended reading:‘The Dingle Peninsula’ by Steve McDonogh, published by Brandon Press.

Holiday Includes:

• 4 nights bed in room with private shower/ bathroom

• Full Irish breakfast each morning.

• Picnic lunch (on walking days only), 4 Evening Dinners, 4 days walking with expert Irish Guide who accompanies the group for the duration of the holiday.

• Transport to/from each day’s walking locations.

• Luggage transfers when required

Not Included - any boat trips, personal drinks, entrance fees to theatres, parks or museums etc. medical expenses or gratuities.

Please make your own way to the first accommodation, where your guide will meet you at 17.00 hrs. for a short walk followed by dinner with the group at 19.00 hrs.
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• Should you wish us to arrange transport to your first accommodation, we would be happy to do so at an additional cost.

• Should you require extra night’s accommodation before or after your holiday, please advise us at the time of booking.

Please note that Ireland can be a bit ‘damp’ both underfoot and overhead, with some liquid sunshine! Irish weather is unpredictable and the nature of walks can change quickly and dramatically because of the weather. This is one of the many pleasant aspects of walking in Ireland. SouthWestWalks Ireland reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions or the walking ability of each group.

Please refer to the accompanying“General Holiday Information” document to assist in your holiday preparation.

2012 Tour Dates:
April 10 – 14
April 24 – 28
May 15 - 19
June 5 - 9
July 3 - 7
July 24 - 28
August 7 - 11
September 11 - 15

October 2 - 6

Difficulty of Walks: 1 Boot