Dingle Way Walking Holiday — 9 Days (Moderate)
Tralee to Castlegregory — the full waymarked Dingle Way over seven walking days
The Full Waymarked Dingle Way — Nine Days, Tralee to Castlegregory
The 9-day version is the full official Dingle Way as the trail is signposted on the ground — starting in Tralee with the long opening day west to Camp, then on around the peninsula. Seven walking days, two travel days, every kilometre of the waymarked trail walked.
You start in Tralee — the county town of Kerry, with rail and bus links from Dublin and Cork — and walk the official Dingle Way trailhead at the Blennerville Windmill, then west along the southern shore of Tralee Bay through farmland and the village of Camp. This is the section the shorter Dingle Way trips skip; on the 9-day you walk it.
From Camp the trail follows the established route — Annascaul (and Tom Crean's South Pole Inn), Dingle town, the famous Slea Head Drive to Dunquin, north around Sybil Point to Ballydavid, under Mount Brandon to Cloghane, and finally east along Brandon Bay to Castlegregory.
This is a walk for guests who want the complete signposted Dingle Way without skipping the opening section. Seven walking days, every kilometre on foot, every village covered. The most varied long-distance walk on the west coast of Ireland.
Highlights
The Full Waymarked Trail
From the Blennerville Windmill in Tralee right around to Castlegregory — every kilometre of the official Dingle Way walked. Seven walking days, no skipping, no transfers across the trail.
Atlantic on Three Sides
South coast (Camp to Dingle), western tip (Slea Head to Sybil Point), northern shore (Cuas to Cloghane to Castlegregory). Mount Brandon — Ireland''s second-highest peak — at the centre.
Eight Hand-Picked Overnights
Tralee, Camp, Annascaul, Dingle, Dunquin, Ballydavid, Cloghane, Castlegregory — eight different villages, eight hand-picked B&Bs, every host known to us by name.
The Most Cinematic Coast in Ireland
Slea Head Drive on foot, the Three Sisters cliffs over Smerwick Harbour, the Blasket Islands offshore, Coumeenoole Beach, Sybil Point, the long sweep of Fermoyle Strand. Star Wars, Ryan''s Daughter, Far and Away — all filmed here.
Who Is This For?
Walkers who want the full official Dingle Way without shortcuts.
Seven walking days at 17–23 km on the complete signposted trail. No transfer across the opening section, no skipped kilometres — every step of the official trail walked.
Returning walkers who like the long format.
The 9-day adds the Tralee–Camp leg most shorter Dingle Way trips omit. It's a quiet, varied first day along Tralee Bay that lets you settle into the rhythm before the bigger southern coast days.
Couples and friends planning a serious week-and-a-half.
Eight overnights, eight different villages, every one with its own character. The pace is moderate but the total distance — over 140 km on foot — is a real long-distance achievement.
Tour Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Tralee
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Arrival in Tralee
Arrive in Tralee and settle into your first accommodation — the county town of Kerry and the official trailhead for the Dingle Way. Tralee has rail and bus links from Dublin, Cork and Limerick, the lovely Tralee Town Park, the Aqua Dome, and a wide range of restaurants and pubs.
We will provide you with information on how to get here using public transport in your pre-departure pack — Tralee station is on the main Dublin–Tralee rail line — or talk to us about private transfer options from Kerry Airport, Cork Airport or Shannon Airport.
Tonight, rest. Tomorrow you start walking — at the official trailhead by the Blennerville Windmill on the western edge of town.
Day
2
Tralee to Camp
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Tralee to Camp
The official opening day of the Dingle Way. From the Blennerville Windmill on the western edge of Tralee, the trail follows the southern shore of Tralee Bay west through farmland to Camp. A gentle, varied first day — coast, working farms, mountain views — that lets you settle into the rhythm before the bigger southern coast days.
Camp is a small village on the eastern shoulder of the peninsula with two friendly local pubs (Junction Bar and Ashes), a small shop, and views south to the Slieve Mish Mountains.
Day
3
Camp to Annascaul
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Camp to Annascaul
West out of Camp through traditional sheep country to Annascaul — best known as the home of Antarctic explorer Tom Crean and the legendary South Pole Inn he opened on his return.
Day
4
Annascaul to Dingle
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Annascaul to Dingle
The long crossing to Dingle town — Ireland''s most beloved harbour town, with traditional music every night at Dick Mack''s, John Benny''s and O''Sullivan''s Courthouse.
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5
Dingle to Dunquin (Slea Head)
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Dingle to Dunquin (Slea Head)
The showpiece Slea Head Drive on foot — beehive huts, ringforts, the Three Sisters cliffs, Coumeenoole Beach. You finish at Dunquin, the westernmost village in Europe, with the Blasket Islands offshore.
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6
Dunquin to Ballydavid (Cuas Feohanagh)
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Dunquin to Ballydavid (Cuas Feohanagh)
The wildest leg. North around Sybil Point with the Atlantic on three sides, then east along Smerwick Harbour under the Three Sisters cliffs. You finish at Ballydavid, a small fishing harbour at the foot of Mount Brandon.
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7
Cuas to Cloghane
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Cuas to Cloghane
The northern crossing under the bulk of Mount Brandon — Ireland''s second-highest peak. The descent crosses the long empty curve of Fermoyle Strand on Brandon Bay and finishes at Cloghane village. O''Connor''s Pub does dinner and music.
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8
Cloghane to Castlegregory
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Cloghane to Castlegregory
East along Brandon Bay to Castlegregory — quiet farm roads, the long open beach, kite-surfers in the bay, the Maharees peninsula stretching out into Tralee Bay ahead.
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Departure from Castlegregory
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Departure from Castlegregory
A leisurely morning. A last full Irish breakfast. Castlegregory is roughly 35 minutes by road from Tralee station and a similar drive to Kerry Airport. We can arrange a private transfer for the morning if you''d prefer.
Route & Map
Accommodation
Eight nights in carefully chosen B&Bs and guesthouses — one each in Tralee, Camp, Annascaul, Dingle, Dunquin, Ballydavid, Cloghane and Castlegregory. Every room is en-suite, every breakfast is the full Irish, and every host is someone we've worked with for years.
Your main luggage is transferred door-to-door each walking day, so you carry only a light daypack — water, layers, lunch, your camera. The houses we use are family-run for the most part, and several of them have been hosting our walkers for over a decade.
What's Included
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- doneAccommodation: 8 nights in en-suite B&B or guesthouse rooms (Tralee, Camp, Annascaul, Dingle, Dunquin, Ballydavid, Cloghane, Castlegregory)
- doneBreakfast: Full Irish breakfast every morning
- doneLuggage Transfer: Daily door-to-door transfer of your main bag
- doneMaps & Navigation: Detailed route notes, GPX files, and a waterproof map case
- donePre-Departure Pack: Information pack 4 weeks before you travel
- doneSupport: 24/7 emergency support line for the duration of your trip
block Not Included
- closeFlights: Travel to Ireland is not included
- closeInsurance: You will need travel and walking holiday insurance
- closeMeals: Lunches and dinners (we'll happily recommend pubs, restaurants and cafés en route)
- closeDeparture Transfer: Day-9 transfer from Castlegregory (we can arrange a private transfer to Tralee station or Kerry Airport for an additional fee — Castlegregory is roughly 35 minutes by road from Tralee)
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Best Time to Visit
May, June and September are optimal.
May brings long evenings, emerging wildflowers and lighter trail traffic.
June offers the longest daylight and reliable weather for mountains.
July and August are busiest: Dingle town fills with tourists, and accommodation needs advance booking.
September has peak fuchsia and montbretia, clear light, quieter trails and easier accommodation booking.
The trail is walkable year-round, but winter requires mountain navigation experience, cold-weather gear and realistic expectations about daylight and weather.
Time your visit with a festival. Many trails host walking festivals throughout the season — see our complete 2026 walking festivals calendar to plan around one.
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