Top Things to do in Dingle Peninsula
What to do and see in Dingle Peninsula, Province of Munster: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
A scenic stretch of land surrounded by rugged coastline.
Restaurants in Dingle Peninsula
1. Eask Tower
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5.0 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By macbethLivingston
Unbelievable views of lovely Dingle Bay and sheep to accompany you along the 30-minute climb! Wear washable shoes as you’ll need to clean them with a hose (provided by gate keeper Mary) after walking in sheep droppings!
2. Great Blasket Island
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5.0 based on 521 reviews
The Great Blasket Island – the most westerly point in Europe – is the largest Island of an archipelago of islands located 3 miles off the tip of the Dingle Peninsula. The Great Blasket once had a thriving population of inhabitants but in January of 1954 the remaining O'Sullivan family abandoned the Island due to a child contracting meningitis and dying. Many stories and literature have been famously published since this time generating a new found interest in this special area. Since 1954 the Great Blasket Island has been derelict with only visitors coming to a from the Island. In the past few years a number of the houses have been restored and amenities such as overnight accommodation and coffee shop are provided for visitors to the island.
Reviewed By RoryG234 - Dublin, Ireland
This deserted island is stunningly beautiful but thee less.Story has it , that a poster of a tree hung on the wall of the school (which was open from 1864 to 1941) for the information of pupils who had never seen one in real life. The island's claim to fame is it's literary history ,it had remarkable literary output including Tomas Ó Criomhthain's An t-Oileanach and Muiris O' Súilleabháin's Fiche Blian ag Fás and of course Peig Sayer's autobiography Peig.
3. Conor Pass
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5.0 based on 676 reviews
A scenic stretch of land surrounded by rugged coastline.
Reviewed By MartletwyOnTour - Wales, United Kingdom
Talk about 'WOW'! The drive up heading north/south was steady and pleasant and then we got to the pass itself which is indeed narrow and right on the cliff edge! My friend who was driving loved it and the challenge - I just looked right away from the sheer drop alongside us! Completely worth it though of course because as soon as we reached the car park at the summit of the road path, the views back across the valley were quite simply breathtaking! Then a pleasantly steady descent down into Dingle to steady the nerves!!
4. Slea Head Drive
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5.0 based on 1,200 reviews
Scenic drive from Dingle Town to the Dingle Peninsula and back.
Reviewed By Scotlandmac - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Loved this area, along with Connemara, our favourites of a week's driving tour. As a big Ryan's Daughter fan, I was thrilled to visit, again after 25 years, this area made famous in the film.Some wonderful coastal views, all feels more open and quieter than the R of K, much shorter of course. Glad we made the 2 hour + journey from St Finan's Bay to enjoy it all again. Some fine archaeological sites too. Highlight is the small spectacular beach of Dunquin. Last time, we also got over to Great Blasket island, a fine trip in itself.
5. Mount Brandon
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Dina0827 - Baltimore, United States
Our family of 4 started our Mount Brandon hike from the Baile Breac car park on a rainy day in July 2019. I'll say right away, that we did not reach the summit. I was disappointed, but I didn't want to push my family on if they were not feeling the hike that day. This was our 7th day in Ireland, with everyday being almost constant rain, and our 5th hike. We had hiked a little over an hour, had passed several crosses, when someone suggested maybe we had gone far enough. Knowing the best thing to do, always, is to not be control, I agreed with the decision to turn around. I've got to say though, the summit of Mount Brandon is still calling to me. :) Nevertheless, this is a beautiful hike through sheep fields, sometimes seemingly straight up vertically, with amazing views of the coastline. It was a cloudy day, so our views were constantly changing with the passing clouds and fleeting rays of sunlight. A magical pilgrimage trail, worth everyone's visit, no matter how far up you hike.
6. The Carol Cronin Gallery
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
The Carol Cronin Gallery is also a working studio. Visitors can see the original seascape paintings in the gallery, meet the artist and see works in progress.
Reviewed By 747nualam
We loved Carol’s gallery, we had to go back a second day! Her work is astounding, especially how she can capture the sea and skies in their beauty and enormity. Well worth going to! Bought her book whilst there. We were also lucky enough to meet her on our first day. Such a lovely lady. Well worth visiting!
7. Glenteenassig Forest Park
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5.0 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By veronicaomalley - Ireland, null
Stunning scenery at the top lake with a Fab boardwalk walk all along around the lake. Plenty of parking too
8. Coumeenoole Beach
9. Dun Chaoin Pier
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By philo377 - Leicester, United Kingdom
We actually drive all the way to the bottom, the waves crashing in, the view, it’s an amazing spot! Car park at the top gives great views too.
10. The Dingle Way
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Discover the most beautiful place on earth with Dingle Guided Walks. Breathtaking scenery, Archaelogical Sites and great fun.
Reviewed By jonm237 - Tampa, United States
Did the Dingle Way from Tralee to Dunquin last month and wish I was closer because this would become a very regular visit for me. The scenery was stunning - raw and beautiful. I was slightly after season I think, so on my 4 days hiking I literally only saw 1 group of 3 others on the trail which offered incredibly peace and solitude. Dingle town was definitely a highlight; a quaint, colorful, lively and charming small town with cute shops, good bars and restaurants. Used Ireland Walk Hike Bike for organizing and was very pleased, although the BnB used in Annascoul could have been better. The trail itself was a litte more difficult than I expected, but very doable if you're in moderate condition. A bit more rocky, muddy and hilly than I was prepared for (it'd been raining quite a bit making a couple of sections extremely muddy and tough), but I just took it slow in the harder sections. Because of all the rain my host drove me around the creek on the part leaving Camp village to avoid any problems crossing. Generally the trail is well marked although having the map/gps provided by IWHB definitely saved me from too much time lost tracking back on a couple of missed turns. There are some super cute places to stop along the way on some sections (Sammy's on Inch Beach, Teac Couminole café just before Dunquin, Junction Bar/restaurant and Railway bar in Camp). If you want an outdoor-sy, walking/hiking oriented trip I think Dingle Way/Kerry Camino should be on your list.
