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Walking Holidays in Ireland Dancing to Dingle

Walking Holidays in Ireland Dancing to Dingle Tour Ref: DP This tour is devised as a perfect introduction to the spectacular scenery of the ancient barony of Corca Dhuibhne (Corkaguiney). Gaelic culture is alive and the Gaelic language is still spoken in the homes at the western end of the peninsula. The walks allow you to sample its hills, mountain passes and beaches. Routes, with a variety of ground underfoot, can be from 10 to 20km (6 to 12.5 miles) each day. This week long tour begins in the picturesque town of Killarney, transfers to the fishing harbour village of Dingle and ends at an inn in the peaceful seaside village of Cloghane. The Dingle Peninsula boasts the highest concentration of archaeological sites in Ireland and you will enjoy the rugged beauty of the peninsula, which was immortalised in the film Ryan�s Daughter. This Peninsula is located the on the most westerly point of Europe � next parish America!
DAY 1	Arrival Arrival at accommodation in the scenic and lively town of Killarney. Briefing with your guide in your guesthouse at 18.30 Hrs, followed by dinner.
DAY 2	Ballysitteragh Mountain Distance: 10.5/6.5miles*. Ascent: 625m/2,050ft A gentle ascent through blanket bog and scree slope onto the Mount Brandon ridge, gives a perfect overview of the territory to be walked over the coming days - panoramas of mountains, mountain passes, ice-carved valleys, drowned river valleys, islands and the Atlantic Ocean.
DAY 3	Dingle Way (Ventry to Slea Head) Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles. Ascent: 190m/625ft Two valleys (and contrasting views) for the price of one! From the legend-filled Annascaul Glen, a zig-zag track rises over a saddle (col) of Maghanaboe and descends into Glennahoo.
DAY 4	Great Blasket Island Distance: 9.5km/6 miles*. Ascent: 420m/1400ft In the early part of the 20th century the inhabitants of Great Blasket Island produced a body of literature in the Gaelic language, describing a harsh existence battling the elements. A walk on the now abandoned island allows us to appreciate the conditions that stimulated that output. Return to Dingle to enjoy dinner in another of town's famous restaurants and overnight in your family run guesthouse.
DAY 5	Celtic Culture Day Enjoy Celtic Culture at its richest today. In the morning you will take the renowned Slea Head Drive where you can visit the Louis Mulchay Potter, the Heritage Centre of Baile an Fheirtearaigh (Ballyferriter) and the unique stone oratory of Gallarus (12th C.). Return to Dingle for a free afternoon to visit the town's craft shops, pubs or catch a sighting of Fungi, Dingle's own resident wild dolphin. Free evening for you to discover your own restaurant in Dingle and enjoy some traditional Irish music in one of Dingle's 50 pubs!
DAY 6	Dingle Way (Brandon Creek to Cloghane) Distance: 12.5km/8miles. Ascent: 650m/2,125ft An old military road leads from Brandon Creek (from where St Brendan sailed to America), crossing the Brandon Ridge at the saddle of Masatiompan, before descending by the abandoned village of Arraglen and onwards to the fishing village of Brandon and onwards to the scenic seaside village of Cloghane.
DAY 7	Dingle Way (The Northern Beaches) Distance: up to 20km/12.5miles. Ascent: 50m/165ft A leisurely but very scenic, coastal walk - three beaches, two medieval church ruins, one wild bird sanctuary on a walk that can be shortened or lengthened to suit you and the day. Return to Cloghane for a farewell dinner and a final opportunity to make the most of an Irish pub. Overnight in Cloghane where you can fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean for one last time.
DAY 8	Departure: After your final Irish breakfast, optional complimentary transfer to Shannon or Kerry airport (see transfer times)
Dates 2008:	Price:	Price Includes:
May 17 June 07 July 12 Aug 23	€EUR895 per person sharing. Single Supplement: EUR189 for the week	7 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved guest house, with en-suite facilities 7 full Irish breakfasts 5 packed lunches 6 four course dinners Experienced guide Transfers to and from walks and to Dingle on day 5 Return airport transfer within our timetable.
Tour Highlights: The Dingle Peninsula boasts the highest concentration of archeological sites in Ireland. Thriving Gaelic culture and and language. The rugged beauty of the area was immortalised in the movie 'Ryan's Daughter'. The most westerly point of Europe. Fishing village of Dingle with it's 50 pubs, craft shops, restaurants and Fungi the Dolphin.
Grade:		(Brandon) Moderate walks of 6-12 miles (9.5 - 20km) with gradual ascents of up to 2,125ft (650m) approx.
GoIreland Airport Transfers (Based on 2 people): Shannon Airport to Kerry (May-September) at 12.00 on Saturdays from the information point in the arrivals hall. 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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