Dingle Way: 7-Day Moderate Hike

DAY 1: Arrival in Dingle Town

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to the town of Dingle.

DAY 2: Dingle Town - Dunquin

22km • 5 - 7 hours • ↑ 520m

Ancient historical forts dating back over 2,500 years, stunning cliff-top views over the mystical Blasket islands – this is an unforgettable trek that will transport you from modern Ireland to the ‘old country’.

DAY 3: Dunquin - Cuas

27km • 6 - 8 hours • ↑ 290m

Delving ever deeper into the Gaeltacht you continue along the Atlantic coastline discovering some of Ireland’s more picturesque and secluded beaches and enjoying the marvellous scenery on offer.

DAY 4: Cuas - Cloghane

22km • 6 - 8 hours • ↑ 720m

The climb over the shoulder of Masatiompan

is the steepest on the Dingle Way but the views are unparalleled and make every last bit of effort expended worthwhile.

DAY 5: Cloghane - Scraggane Pier

16km • 4 - 6 hours • ↑ 30m

Leaving Cloghane, you emerge onto a magnificent beach stretching for more than 10km along a narrow peninsula jutting out towards the Seven Hogs – a group of islands also known as the Magharees. Overnight in Castlegregory.

DAY 6: Scraggane Pier - Camp

19km • 4 - 6 hours • ↑ 100m

Transfer to Scraggane Pier in the morning. Follow the eastern side of the peninsula through sand dunes and long beaches back to Castlegregory village and then continue along the coastline as far as Camp.

Day 7: Departure from Camp

Take a bus from Camp to Tralee. There are regular bus and train services from Tralee. Full details provided upon booking.