Active Journeys Ireland Self-Guided Hiking Tour
Tour descriptions Dingle Way and distances
The Dingle Way is one of Ireland's finest long-distance Day 1 Arrival Tralee walking trails, covering a distance of 179km (111.8 miles) through some of the most startling scenery in Day 2 17 km the country. Camp - Anascaul
Day 3 22 km You encounter an array of archaeological monuments Anascaul - Dingle da ng back from the Mesolithic Period of around 6000 Day 4 choice BC, that include standing stones, Ogham Stones, and a Dingle rest mul tude of beehive huts, all evidence to the rich cul- ture of a bygone age. Day 5 20 km Dingle - Dunquin The warm Gulf Stream reaches out to the peninsula Day 6 24 km allowing it to display a wonderful combina on of wild Dunquin - Boherboy flowers. Lush green pastures sweep down from the Day 7 27 km heather-clad mountains above to reach a wild and rugged Atlan c coastline. Boherboy - Cloghane
Day 8 Transfer to Camp
Tour Details
Daily March to October
Cost: $1450per person Length: 8 days / 7 nights Fast Facts Single Supplement: On Request Includes: • Well marked trails throughout the Grade: Easy / Moderate • 7 nights hotels with breakfasts tour • A day off in Dingle complete with Starts / Ends: Tralee • Luggage transfers, route notes & maps over 50 pubs and numerous fine • Local support restaurants • Inch Beach and the Blasket Islands
Ac ve Journeys Contact: 1-800-597-5594 or 416-236-5011 Email: info@ac vejourneys.com Day 1 Tralee You have the op on of arriving at Dublin or Shannon Airport, and taking a bus or train to Tralee. Tralee is Ireland's newest visitor des na on, be er known as the capital of Kerry and the Gateway to the Dingle Peninsula.
Day 2 Camp to Anascaul 17km Ascent: 350m This walk takes you across the hub of the Dingle Peninsula. Following a small road that leads you to a pass between Corrin and Knockbrack Hills to reach a height of 235m. From here you will have some remarkable views of Baurtregaum Mountain; which is the highest mountain in the Slieve Mish range.
Day 3 Anascaul to Dingle 22km Ascent: 430m From Anascaul the trail takes you west to the town of Dingle, along a se- ries of minor roads that meander around the surrounding countryside and open mountains. You will have a chance to visit the magnificent ruin of the 16th century Minard Castle, and stop for lunch in the beau ful vil- lage of Lispole. From Lispole the trail takes you northwest, back towards the Dingle Peninsula. From here the views over Dingle Bay are simply awe-inspiring.
Day 4 Dingle (Rest day) Officially this is your rest day, but we will give you some op onal ac vi- es, such as: taking a boat trip and swimming with the famous dolphin "Fungi," or taking a half-day historical bus tour around the area. The town is known for its restaurants, most of which offer you an excellent choice of local seafood. There is a large variety of pubs (52 licensed premises to be exact) and is a great town for night life, where tradi onal Irish music is played in many of the pubs around town.
Day 5 Dingle to Dunquin 20km Ascent: 350m The trail from Dingle takes you further westwards through the village of Ventry, and onto the golden sandy beach of Ventry Harbour. A country lane leads you to the medieval roads of Slea Head. This area is do ed with a mul tude of Clochans (more commonly known as beehive huts). As your trail bends north around Slea Head, you will also have some stun- ning views over the great Blasket Island, and your final view of Dingle Bay.
Day 6 Dunquin to Boherboy 24Km Ascent: 180m Travel north along the western-foot of the peninsula; by Ferriters Cove and the rugged sea-cliffs of the Three Sisters. From here the trail swings east to take you along by the sandy beaches on Smerwick Harbour. Your des na on today is the village of Boherboy.
Day 7 Boherboy to Cloghane 27Km Ascent: 750m This is one of the most remote sec ons of the Dingle Way; offering you a combina on of history and breathtaking scenery. The trail follows a green road that crosses of one of Ireland's highest mountains "Mount Brandon" standing at 952m passes a standing stone that dates back over 3,500 years; which s ll displays the symbols of Ogham Wri ng. Lying in the shadows of Mount Brandon is the quiet village of Cloghane.
Day 8 This is the end of our services A er breakfast we will organise transport for you back to Camp to get public transport to Tralee and, from there, you can con nue your adven- ture in Europe, or make your way home. What to Expect Getting There What will the weather be like? • Fly to Dublin or Shannon The day me temperature will be around 15 to mid-20 degrees C ( 60’s to 70’s F), with moderate rainfall. It o en rains in Ireland, making the countryside lush and • From there, transfer to green. It is usually misty and not torren al downpours, but rain gear is s ll neces- train or bus station to get sary, both a jacket and a pair of pants. to Tralee. We can arrange How many hours of hiking a day? to pick you up and drop Be prepared to hike between 4 to 6 hours daily. This is not a supported tour, so you off at the station. you must be able to get to the next des na on en route. If you need to take a day off and rest, you can easily get to the next town by public transport.
How fit do I need to be? The fi er the be er, so you will be able to enjoy this ac ve holiday. There are some hills and some level terrain, rolling hills rather than any steep pitches.
What is the food like? We have included a full Irish breakfast each day. For lunch, you can stop in a pub and local restaurant for a full meal or mid-day snack. For dinner, our notes will suggest a loca on,
What are the hotels like? They are chosen for their charm and loca on. Proper es are charming B&B’s, well- located in the towns. All the rooms have private facili es. How to book your holiday
• Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of our travel planners will walk you through the entire process.
• Download the reservation form from our site and send in the completed form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and pre-departure packet will be sent.
• A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is re- quired 60 days prior to the trip departure. Terms & condi- tions are outlined in our Reservation Form. Extra Services • Plan your air travel as soon as possible. We have a selection of hotels available for
you, both before and after the tour. • We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either
Hotels in Dublin and Shannon can be ar- through us or a travel insurance provider directly. ranged for you, ranging from B&B’s to deluxe accommodation. • Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact us for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and Contact us for details. fitness requirements.