Walking Holidays in Ireland The Dingle way

Walking Holidays in Ireland The Dingle way ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS TOUR Tour Ref: DW7 or DW10 This self-guided (independent) walking/hiking tour will take you 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 you 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 normal pace, with a variety of walking terrains. Your accommodation is in family run B&B's and your luggage is transported for you between each accommodation from one leg of the tour to the next. We supply you with maps and a full range of detailed walking notes - written by our Director of Activities, Sean O Suilleabhain, one of the founders of the Kerry Way - for each leg of your walk. DW7(7 nights) The Dingle Way
DAY 1	Arrive: Optional transfer from Kerry/Shannon Airport to your first night's accommodation in Camp, where your walking notes and maps await you.
DAY 2	Camp to Annascaul Today you cross the spine of the Dingle Peninsula to traverse above the wildlife sanctuary and the spectacular expanse of Inch beach (where you can enjoy an invigorating Atlantic swim on a good day). Then on green road and hilltop to the picturesque village of Annascaul, where you overnight in a friendly family run B&B. Distance: 10.5miles/17.5km Ascent: 410m/1350ft
DAY 3	Annascaul to Dingle Continue your walk along an old medieval road to the fishing village of Dingle which is steeped in Irish culture and music and where some locals still speak in the native (Gaelic) tongue. Dingle is famous for its wild resident Dolphin, Fungi and for the atmosphere of more than 50 pubs. Distance: 13 miles/21km Ascent: 410m/1350ft
DAY 4	Rest day in Dingle Dingle town offers you many options for this free day: Optional walks (notes provided); visit of the Marine Centre; relaxation in one (or two!) of Dingle's 52 pubs; a little retail therapy in Dingle's attractive craft shops; good food in Dingle's famous restaurants and of course you may wish to take a boat trip to see 'Fungi', Dingle's resident dolphin.
DAY 5	Dingle to Dunquin Today's 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, such as the famous Beehive huts. Stay overnight in Slea Head. Distance: 12miles/19km Ascent: 345m/1150ft
DAY 6	Dunquin to Cuas This leg of your walking tour takes you north along the Atlantic cliffs, passing Coumeenole Beach where the film Ryans Daughter was made and ending in Cuas Village. Distance: 15 miles/24Km Ascent 825m/2,700km
DAY 7	Cuas to Cloghane This adventurous walk takes you along an old military road to a saddle on the Brandon Mountains where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Brandon Bay. You will then be transferred back to Tralee for your final night.
DAY 8	Departure after breakfast
DW7 PRICE 2010 - €675 includes 7 nights and 7 breakfasts Single Supplement - €189 for 7 nights will apply (€27 per night) Limited Availability Price Includes: 10 nights accommodation based on two adults sharing in Irish Tourist Board approved accommodation 10 full Irish breakfasts Luggage transfer each day Information & maps provided by Sean O Suilleabháin DW10 (10 nights) THE DINGLE WAY
DAY 1	Arrive: Optional transfer (on Saturdays only) from Kerry Airport to your first night's accommodation in Tralee, where your walking notes and maps await you.
DAY 2	Tralee to Camp The first day's walking is along the lower slopes of the mystical Slieve Mish mountains, with wonderful views over Tralee Bay, past early Christian ruins and pagan sites to the small village of Camp, overlooked by the magical mountain and fort of Caherconree. Distance: 18km/11.25miles Ascent: 275m/900ft
DAY 3	Camp to Annascaul Today you cross the spine of the Dingle Peninsula to traverse above the wildlife sanctuary and the spectacular expanse of Inch beach (where you can enjoy an invigorating Atlantic swim on a good day). Then on green road and hilltop to the picturesque village of Annascaul, where you overnight in a friendly family run B&B. Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 350m/1,150ft
DAY 4	Annascaul to Dingle Continue your walk along an old medieval road to the fishing village of Dingle which is steeped in Irish culture and music and where some locals still speak in the native (Gaelic) tongue. Dingle is famous for its wild resident Dolphin, Fungi and for the atmosphere of more than 50 pubs. Distance: 21km/13miles Ascent: 410m/1,350ft
DAY 5	Rest day in Dingle Dingle town offers you many options for this free day: Optional walks (notes provided); visit of the Marine Centre; relaxation in one (or two!) of Dingle's 52 pubs; a little retail therapy in Dingle's attractive craft shops; good food in Dingle's famous restaurants and of course you may wish to take a boat trip to see 'Fungi', Dingle's resident dolphin.
DAY 6	Dingle to Dunquin Today's 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, such as the famous Beehive huts. Distance: 19.5km/12.25miles Ascent: 345m/1,150ft
DAY 7	Dunquin to Cuas The final leg of your walking tour takes you north along the Atlantic cliffs, passing Coumeenole Beach where the film Ryans Daughter was made and ending in the Gaelic village of Cuas. Distance: 24km/15 miles Ascent 70m/230ft
DAY 8	Cuas to Cloghane This adventurous walk takes you along an old military road to a saddle on the Brandon Mountains where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Brandon Bay. Distance 18km/11 miles. Ascent 825m/2,700 ft
DAY 9	Cloghane to Castlegregory Today's walk is mainly along the beaches on the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula Distance 25km/15.5 miles. Ascent 85m/280ft.
DAY 10	Castlegregory to Tralee Today's walk will take you back to Tralee along the side of the beautiful Sliabh Mish Mountains and the beaches. Distance 26km/16.25miles. Ascent 220m/725ft.
DAY 11	Departure Day
Dates 2009: Every Saturday/Sunday throughout the year.
Code	Price 2010:	Price Includes:
DW10	€885 - 10 nights	10 nights ensuite guesthouse accommodation. 10 full Irish breakfasts. Daily transport of luggage - please limit to one piece. Detailed notes and maps by Sean O Suilleabhain.
Grade:		Moderate walks of 8-12 miles (13-19Km) with gradual ascents of up to 800ft (245m) approx.
Airport Transfers Go Ireland Airport Transfers to/from Shannon Airport- Shannon Airport to Kerry ( 9th May - 3rd October) at 12.00 on Saturdays from the information point in the arrivals hall. Return transfer arrives at Shannon Airport at 11.00am on Saturdays. Shannon Airport to Killarney €50 (Single) €100 (Return) Shannon Airport to Tralee €50 (Single) €100 (Return) Shannon Airport to Camp €55 (Single) €110 (Return) Shannon Airport to Glenbeigh €50 (Single) €100 (Return) Public transport options- You can catch a shuttle bus which operates frequently between Shannon and Limerick city. From Limerick city, you can then hop on a Bus Eireann bus to Killarney or Tralee. Go Ireland Airport Transfers to/from Kerry Airport Kerry Airport to accommodation transfers run throughout the year, between 07.00 and 18.00 Hrs on Saturdays. Return transfer arrives at Kerry Airport between 07.00 and 18.00 Hrs on Saturdays. Kerry Airport to Killarney €15 (Single) €30 (Return) Kerry Airport to Tralee €15 (Single) €30 (Return) Kerry Airport to Camp €20 (Single) Kerry Airport to Glenbeigh €25 (Single) €50 (Return) Public Transport options- There is a very frequent bus service operating from Kerry Airport to Killarney and Tralee daily. Cork Airport Hop on the shuttle bus that operates between Cork Airport and Cork bus station. Here you can get a bus to Killarney which should take about 1hr 20 minutes. Dublin Airport Fly with Ryanair to Kerry Airport or get a train from Hueston Station which will drop you to Killarney or Tralee. Note: These prices are not included in the holiday price. Prices are based on per person and based on a minimum of 2 people per transfer. 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. Refunds are not provided for any unused portions of transfer. Arrangements can be made for a private taxi transfer (at clients own expense) should the Go Ireland transfer timetable/public transport timetable not suit.

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