Dingle Way

A self-guided walk from Tralee to Castlegregory around the coastline of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula.

8 nights
88 miles
Moderate / Demanding

From £775 per person

Find out about the tour

About this route

Our full Dingle Way walking holiday sets off from Tralee and journeys clockwise to Castlegregory around the rugged coastline of Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula.

Along the way the route enjoys a mixture of magnificent scenery, charming Irish settlements and intriguing historical landmarks, making this a fantastic holiday in which to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere that Ireland is famed for. 

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Interactive
Dingle Way map
Tralee to Castlegregory with transfer back to Tralee.
88 miles (140 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday Highlights

Admiring wonderful cliff top scenery, with views over Dingle Bay, the Blasket Islands and Brandon Bay.

Exploring the wealth of archaeology along the trail, including promontory forts, ancient churches, standing stones and early Christian villages of stone beehive huts.

Becoming absorbed in the Irish culture and customs within the Gaeltacht regions of the Dingle Peninsula.

Available tours

CodeTourDurationDifficultyPrice per person
DINW From Tralee to Castlegregory 8 nights, 7 days walking Moderate / Demanding£775

Dingle Way 8 nights, 7 days walking

£NNN per person
  • Itinerary
  • What's included?
  • Extra nights?
  • Tour facts
  • Travel info
  • Weather

Important information

Transport can be arranged from Castlegregory back to Tralee Town for your return journey (at your own cost) if required.

Start

Travel to Tralee where your first night's accommodation has been booked

Day 1

Tralee to Camp. 10 miles (16km)

Day 2

Camp to Annascaul. 10.5 miles (17km)

Day 3

Annascaul to Dingle. 13 miles (21km)

Day 4

Dingle to Dunquin. 12 miles (19km)
Due to a lack of accommodation in Dunquin you will be accommodated in Dingle. Transport is provided to take you from Dunquin to your accommodation and return you to the path the following morning.

Day 5

Dunquin to Ballydavid. 12 miles (19km)

Day 6

Ballydavid to Cloghane. 19 miles (30km)

Day 7

Cloghane to Castlegregory. 11 miles (18km)

Finish

Depart from Castlegregory after breakfast

Your Itinerary

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.

The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.

Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:

A note about transfers
Solo Walker Supplement
£40.00 per person / per night
Single Supplement
£30.00 per person / per night

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

Extra night (Standard)
£50.00 per person / per night

What's included?

  • 8 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.
  • Breakfast each day.
  • Door to door luggage transfer.
  • Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.
  • An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list.
  • Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

Extra Nights & Rest Days

Taking an extra night can give you more time to pause and experience more in the wonderful towns and villages along the trail. Whether you choose to visit some of the local attractions, or to rest your aching feet, a rest day is a wonderful way to extend your holiday.

Tralee is a wonderful choice for an extra night. As the retail capital of Kerry, there are plenty of shops to browse through, while the National Folk Theatre of 'Siamsa Tire' and the Kerry County Museum are great stops for those interested in learning about Irish culture.

For those who wish to spend more time wakling in the area, an extra day in Annascaul provides plenty of opportunity to head into the mountains for walks over to Maghanaboe or across Acres Hill.

If you prefer to spend your day relaxing, the attractive old harbour of Dingle provides some quaint pubs where you may experience Irish music.

In Dunquin, a boat trip can be taken to the Great Blasket Island, a fascinating island that is steeped in Irish folk tales.

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

Extra night (Standard)
£50.00 per person / per night

Tour Facts

Total distance: 87.5 miles (140 km)
Duration: 8 nights, 7 days walking
Minimum daily distance: 10 miles (16 km)
Maximum daily distance: 19 miles (30 km)
Code: DINW Grade: Moderate / Demanding
Season: 2nd January - 24th December
Start of holiday: Tralee
End of holiday: Castlegregory

Travel Information

Detailed instructions on how to get to the start of the holiday and back from the end, are sent to you on booking. A summary is given below:

By Air - The most convenient major city and international airport is Kerry. Kerry Airport is only a short trip from the nearest train station, from where you can catch the train to Tralee.

By Rail - There is a railway station at Tralee.

By Bus - Various bus services run through Tralee.

From Dublin - There is a train service between Dublin and Tralee. Buses run between the centre of Dublin and Dublin Airport.

A Transfer from Castlegregory to Tralee town is included at the end of the walk.

For planning journeys by public transport in Ireland, please visit: www.journeyplanner.transportforireland.ie

Weather Information

To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:

  • MetCheck - This website allows you to look up detailed weather information for specific locations as far as six months in advance.
  • Met Office - This website shows regional area forecasts a few days in advance, with a general UK forecast description of up to 30 days in advance.
  • Mountain Forecast - This website shows what the forecast is like up on specific hills and fells, and offers forecasts a few days in advance.

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