DAY 1 - Arrival
Arrive in Tralee the administrative capital of County Kerry. On arrival to your first guesthouse, your hostess will give you your full detailed information pack and suggest some of the many local restaurants or pubs for food and possibly music.
DAY 2 - Tralee to Camp
Distance: 16km/12miles Ascent: 250m/750ft
Leave your guesthouse, and walk from there along country roads to join the Dingle Way. You follow this route under the Slieve Mish Mountains before joining what was once an old road to Dingle. Passing a fascinating 8th century church, you then continue to the village of Camp.
DAY 3 - Camp to Annascaul
Distance: 17km/12miles Ascent: 200m/650ft
Today you cross the spine of the Dingle Peninsula to traverse above the wildlife sanctuary of lnch beach and then on green road and hilltop to the picturesque village of Annascaul, where you overnight.
DAY 4 - Annascaul to Dingle
Distance: 21km/13miles Ascent: 300m/950ft
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. Dingle is a wonderful little harbour town and boasts attractions such as the Marine Centre, Boat trip to see 'Fungi', Dingle's resident dolphin, 52 pubs and attractive craft shops and famous restaurants. The route passes the famous 16th century Minard Castle. Stay for the next two nights in Dingle.
DAY 5 - Dingle to Slea Head
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 and you will have an opportunity to see some of the “beehive” huts.
DAY 6 - Tiduff to Cloghane
Distance: 22km/14miles Ascent: 450m/1,400ft
Transfer to the tiny village of Tiduff, and walk from here across an old military road to the northern side of the peninsula. This is a remote but spectacular walk full of history and inaccessible except by foot. At the shoulder of Brandon is a view of the coast toward Tralee, marked at the highest point by a 3,500- year-old Druid standing stone with Ogham writing still visible on its weathered surface, you will also see more beehive huts on the slope towards Cloghane.
DAY 7 - Cloghane to Annascaul
Distance: 14kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 375m. Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections; can be damp. Boots recommended.
A wonderful walk along the Dingle Peninsula from North to South, following a spectacular old farmer's track. You walk over the plateau, passing a deserted famine village and Annascaul Lake on the way. You descend into the village of Annascaul. Overnight in Annascaul.
DAY 8 - Depart
Departure from Annascaul to Tralee town by public or private transport. From Tralee, connections by bus and train are frequent to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin.
