Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry · Ireland
The Dingle Way
179km loop around Dingle Peninsula — beehive huts, Blasket-view cliffs, Brandon's shoulder, and finishing in Ireland's finest small town.
Updated August 23, 2026
The best of Ireland's peninsulas for walking, small enough to feel intimate but with two proper mountain sections (Brandon + Slieve Mish). Dingle town is the payoff — book Foxy John's for the walker's post-trail pint.
Best months: May-September
Trailhead / base town: Tralee
Nearest airport: KIR
Waymarked: Yes — signposted route
Waypoint map — 9 points
Topographic base map + trail polyline. Click each waypoint for the trail-note.
Elevation profile
Estimated — download the GPX for definitive elevation data on device.
2399m
Peak gain
Profile is an approximation from the trail's published ascent metres + typical mountain-profile shape. Real per-metre elevation available in the GPX download opened on Garmin, Gaia, Komoot, or Apple Watch.
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Trail waypoints in order
- 1
Tralee (Start)
- 2
Camp
- 3
Anascaul
- 4
Dingle Town
- 5
Dunquin (Slea Head)
Westernmost point in Europe
- 6
Brandon Bay
- 7
Cloghane
- 8
Camp Cross
- 9
Tralee (Finish)
Getting out of Tralee (KIR)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How long does the The Dingle Way take to complete?
7-10 days for the full 179km (3000m total ascent). Difficulty grade: moderate.
Is the The Dingle Way waymarked?
Yes — waymarked with yellow arrow + walking-man signs at every junction. You do not need a topo map to complete it, but bring one anyway for weather-diversion decisions.
When is the best time of year for the The Dingle Way?
May-September. Outside these months conditions can turn technical (mud, mist, short daylight) and the value-per-effort drops sharply.
Where should I base myself for the The Dingle Way?
Tralee — the trailhead is here and it's the natural place to sleep before + after. Fly into KIR, pre-book airport transfer, and pick a base hotel with parking if you're doing multiple sections.
Do I need a permit for the The Dingle Way?
No permit required — the trail crosses public land, National Parks land, or is a formally waymarked national trail with open access. Respect any farm-stile signs and leave gates as you found them.