Walking Holidays in Ireland The Dingle way

Walking Holidays in Ireland The Dingle way 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.
DAY 1	Arrive: Optional complimentary 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: 14 km/8.75 miles
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: 10.5miles/17.5km
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: 13 miles/21km
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 Slea Head 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: 12miles/19km
DAY 7	Slea Head to Ballyferriter 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 Ballyferriter. Distance: 9.5 miles/15Km
DAY 8	Departure Optional complimentary transfer to Kerry or Shannon airport.
DINGLE WAY 10 NIGHT HIKING TOUR This extended walking/hiking tour enables you to complete the Dingle Way. Details for Days 7 to 11 are below.
DAY 7	Dunquin to Feohanagh: This leg takes you along the shoreline and cliffs of the western end of the Dingle Peninsula, via the beaches of Smerwick Harbour to Feohanagh and Ballydavid Head. Spectacular ocean views await you and you may be lucky enough to see an example of the currach, the traditional fishing (and transporting) craft of the area. Distance 23km/14.5 miles Ascent: 170m/550ft
DAY 8	Feohanagh to Cloghane: An exciting day's walk takes you high, on the line of a military road to a saddle on the Brandon Mountain Range, then down, enjoying spectacular views, to the shore of Brandon Bay. Distance 21km/13 miles. Ascent 825m/2,700ft
DAY 9	Cloghane to Castlegregory: Today's walk is substantially a beach walk, along the splendid strands of the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula. Road stretches intersperse, maintaining 'contact' with civilisation. A friendly B&B awaits you in Castlegregory, which has several lively local pubs and a good restaurant. Distance 25km/15.5miles. Ascent 85m/280ft
DAY 10	Castlegregory to Tralee: Today's walk takes you back to Tralee, along the northern coast of the Dingle Peninsula, once again partly on beach, with the last stretch along the slopes of the mystical Slieve Mish Mountains. Final night in your B&B in the centre of Tralee, where you can enjoy the many pubs, restaurants and shops in the capital of the 'Kingdom' of Kerry.
DAY 11	Departure: Final Irish breakfast in your B&B.
Dates 2008: Every Saturday throughout the year.
	Price 2008:	Price Includes:
	€610 - 7 nights €820 - 10 nights	7 nights ensuite guesthouse accommodation. 7 full Irish breakfasts. Daily transport of luggage - please limit to one piece. Detailed notes and maps by Sean O Suilleabhain. Transfers from/to Kerry & Shannon Airports on Saturdays (see below)
Grade:		Moderate walks of 8-12 miles (13-19Km) with gradual ascents of up to 800ft (245m) approx.
GoIreland Airport Transfers: Shannon Airport to Kerry (May-September) at 12.00 on Saturdays from the information point in the arrivals hall at cost of EUR35.00 per person each way. Return transfer arrives at Shannon Airport at 11.00am on Saturdays. Kerry Airport to accommodation, between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs. Return transfer arrives at Kerry Airport between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs on Saturdays. Note: 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. Arrangements can be made for a private taxi transfer (at clients own expense) should the Go Ireland transfer timetable not suit.

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