You have arrived in the South West corner of the island of Ireland the stunning county of Kerry, and you're packed and ready to go. However where to go and what to do? No traveller or visiting visitor should embark on a grand tour of the Dingle Peninsula without a plan and a good map; and the responsible traveller might wish to include some convenient Gaelic phrases as this area of Eire is basically Gaelic speaking. It's generally accepted as one of the best loved places of any tour in Ireland.
The Dingle Peninsula is a point of land jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean and with its back to the Slieve Mish mountains. Its views are continually changing and on your tour you'll see dramatic dark hilly moorland, unspoilt shore and bustling towns and villages. The population of this quite traditional area of County Kerry expands enormously in summer as visitors from the island of Eire, UK and further away travel to enjoy the sun and space of Dingle. Take your tour in spring or autumn and you'll be guaranteed peace, tranquillity and your own space probably the best way to see this gorgeous place.
There are 3 ways to tour the Peninsula "from the comfort of your automobile, hiring a cab to take you or through the hard graft of walking the Dingle Way "179km of lanes, trails and mountain paths. The general public will start their Dingle Tour at Tralee, the county town of Kerry. Famous around the globe for the 'Rose of Tralee ' holiday where younger ladies of Irish descent compete to be crowned The Rose, Tralee is a bustling modern town but with a firm sense of history. It's the portal to the Dingle Headland and a great spot to stock up for your grand tour.
Setting out south west of Tralee you work your way toward Camp and Castlegregory. Whether you're driving or walking you may see the pretty Dingle cottages and homesteads that dot this area. Once you have dipped your toes in the sea at Castlegregory it is time to go west toward Cloghane. Head westward and you come to Ballycurrane and Dunquin sitting close on the western end of the Dingle Promontory, both typical Irish coastal villages. Or if you are desiring to 'cut corners ' you can take the Conor Pass out of Cloghane direct to Dingle, but this short-cut isn't for the feint hearted.
On the final leg you travel toward Anascaul. The landscape is breathtaking and you are not far from the gorgeous Inch beach with its golden sands and impressive views out to the Atlantic and the McGillcuddy Reeks. The 180km round tour can be done in a few days but we'd recommend that you plan some stop overs. Book into an uncatered cottage around Dingle "that way you could have the freedom to come and go as you please and experience living in this absolutely stunning region.
The Dingle Peninsula is a point of land jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean and with its back to the Slieve Mish mountains. Its views are continually changing and on your tour you'll see dramatic dark hilly moorland, unspoilt shore and bustling towns and villages. The population of this quite traditional area of County Kerry expands enormously in summer as visitors from the island of Eire, UK and further away travel to enjoy the sun and space of Dingle. Take your tour in spring or autumn and you'll be guaranteed peace, tranquillity and your own space probably the best way to see this gorgeous place.
There are 3 ways to tour the Peninsula "from the comfort of your automobile, hiring a cab to take you or through the hard graft of walking the Dingle Way "179km of lanes, trails and mountain paths. The general public will start their Dingle Tour at Tralee, the county town of Kerry. Famous around the globe for the 'Rose of Tralee ' holiday where younger ladies of Irish descent compete to be crowned The Rose, Tralee is a bustling modern town but with a firm sense of history. It's the portal to the Dingle Headland and a great spot to stock up for your grand tour.
Setting out south west of Tralee you work your way toward Camp and Castlegregory. Whether you're driving or walking you may see the pretty Dingle cottages and homesteads that dot this area. Once you have dipped your toes in the sea at Castlegregory it is time to go west toward Cloghane. Head westward and you come to Ballycurrane and Dunquin sitting close on the western end of the Dingle Promontory, both typical Irish coastal villages. Or if you are desiring to 'cut corners ' you can take the Conor Pass out of Cloghane direct to Dingle, but this short-cut isn't for the feint hearted.
On the final leg you travel toward Anascaul. The landscape is breathtaking and you are not far from the gorgeous Inch beach with its golden sands and impressive views out to the Atlantic and the McGillcuddy Reeks. The 180km round tour can be done in a few days but we'd recommend that you plan some stop overs. Book into an uncatered cottage around Dingle "that way you could have the freedom to come and go as you please and experience living in this absolutely stunning region.
About the Author:
If you need to stay in one of over 1500 Irish Self-catering Cottages or even stay in a choice of 113 Kerry holiday cottages, Imagine Ireland offers the widest choice.Ian Bowland works with ImagineIreland.com in the United Kingdom - helping build sales for their web site.
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