dingle way

Along this section views can be had of the famous Blasket Islands and the Skellig Rock. Stage 5. Dunquin - Baile na nGall 21km (13 miles): Hugging the coast and seacliffs, an area of note is that of Dun an Oir "The Golden Fort". The route continues along fine strands. There is one more very important site on this section, namely the ruin of the 15th century Fitzgerald Castle. Stage 6. Baile na nGall - Cloghane 28km (17miles): Dooneen Pier is also on this route, the traditional style boats called currraghs are still in use here even today. The next stage goes over the highest section of the whole route, the saddle by Masatiompan, not to be risked in poor weather. The route carries into the village of Cloghane. There are ruins of the 13th century church, with an effigy of Crom Dubh, who was a pre-Christian god. This is possibly the only head of a pagan idol surviving in this part of Ireland. Stage 7. Cloghane - Castlegregory 29km (18 miles): Much of this section skirts along the beach. Leaving Cloghane the route heads in the direction of Fermoyle village. The next village you encounter is Fahamore, a fishing village, where the building of currachs called "Naomhogs" was revived. Carry on along the coast, now looking out on to Tralee Bay. Your next stop is Castlegregory.