DINGLE WALKING TOUR IRELAND - 8-DAY GENTLE   Day 1: Transfer to DingleFrom your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to the Gaeltacht town of Dingle. Day 2: Dingle to Slea Head • Distance 20km • Walking Time 4 – 5.5 hours • Max Height 160m Ancient historical forts dating back over 2,500 years, stunning clifftop views over the mystical Blasket islands – this is a unforgettable trek that will transport you from modern Ireland to the ‘old country’. Day 3: Slea Head to Ballyferriter • Distance 15.5km • Walking Time 3.5 – 5 hours • Max Height 132m Delving ever deeper into the Gaeltacht you continue along the Atlantic coastline discovering some of Ireland’s more picturesque and secluded beaches and enjoying the marvellous scenery. Day 4: Ballyferriter to Cuas • Distance 15.5km • Walking Time 3.5 – 5 hours • Max Height 60m The route from Ballyferriter to Feohanagh takes you along some of the finest clifftop walks in the country with the brooding peak of Mount Brandon watching over your every step. Day 5: Cuas to Cloghane • Distance 22km • Walking Time 5 – 7.5 hours • Max Height 660m The climb over the shoulder of Masatiompan is the steepest on the Dingle Way but the views are unparalleled and make every last bit of effort expended worthwhile. Day 6: Cloghane to Scraggane Pier • Distance 17.5km • Walking Time 3.5 – 5.5 hours • Max Height 46m Leaving Cloghane, you emerge onto a magnificent beach stretching for more than 10km along a narrow peninsula jutting out towards the Seven Hogs – a group of islands also known as the Magharees. Day 7: Scraggane Pier to Camp • Distance 19km • Walking Time 4 - 5.5 hours • Max Height 20m Follow the eastern side of the peninsula through sand dunes and long beaches back to Castlegregory village and then continue along the coastline as far as Camp. Day 8: Depart Camp There is a regular bus service from Camp to Tralee. We will be happy to provide you with further details upon request. |