Itinerary
- Day 1
Tralee
You'll arrive in Tralee, County Kerry's main town, by bus or train from Dublin or other parts of Ireland. The station brings you into a busy town center with plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars scattered throughout. It's a good spot to settle in, grab some food, and get oriented before starting your walking tour tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore shops, restaurants, and bars in Tralee
- Pickup can be arranged from Shannon or Kerry Airport
Landmarks/POIs Tralee - Day 2
Tralee to Blennerville
After leaving Tralee, you'll take an easy walk heading out toward Blennerville and then onto the lower slopes of Slieve Mish. The route follows roadside paths, canal towpaths, minor roads, and small country lanes through open moorland. You'll see clear views across Tralee and Brandon Mountain ahead, so the landscape starts showing you what this region has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Tralee to beyond Blennerville
- Scenic traverse on slopes of Slieve Mish with views of Tralee and Brandon Mountain
Landmarks/POIs Blennerville Slieve Mish Brandon Mountain - Day 3
Blennerville to Annascaul
Today you'll cross a low pass heading south across the peninsula, with views opening up toward Inch Strand, Castlemaine Harbour, and the mountains beyond. The walking takes you across old disused roads, through patches of conifers, past farmland, and along country lanes. By evening you'll reach Annascaul and can settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk across moorland to Annascaul with views of Inch Strand and Castlemaine Harbour
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Inch Strand
- Visit the South Pole pub in Annascaul (home of Irish Explorer Tom Creen artifacts)
Landmarks/POIs Inch Strand Castlemaine Harbour Annascaul The South Pole pub - Day 4
Annascaul to Dingle
From Annascaul, you'll walk through quiet farmland and country roads to reach Lispole. Then the route crosses hillsides with wide open views before descending into Dingle, a working fishing port town. Once there, you'll find restaurants, craft shops, cafes, and pubs with live Irish music most nights, so there's plenty going on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through farmland to Lispole
- Walk across hillsides to Dingle with mountain views
Optional Activities
- Day trip and rest in Dingle
- Visit the Blasket Islands
- Eco Boat tour to see Fungi (famous dolphin in harbour)
Landmarks/POIs Lispole Dingle - Day 5
Dingle (Rest Day)
This is your rest day in Dingle. The town has strong musical traditions and good restaurants and bars to explore. Boat trips run from the harbor if you want to get out on the water, or you can just wander the streets and get a feel for the place at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Eco Boat trip to the Blasket Islands
- Tour of the bay to watch dolphins, puffins, and other wildlife
- Visit local restaurants, bars, and craft shops
- Experience live Irish music in local pubs
Landmarks/POIs Dingle Harbour - Day 6
Dingle to Dunquin
Starting from Ventry, you'll walk along a nice beach before heading up onto the shoulder of Mt Eagle. The views from up here stretch across Slea Head toward the Atlantic and the Blasket Islands. You'll pass through small roads and country lanes on your way to Dunquin in the Gaeltacht region, where Irish is the main language spoken locally.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beach walk from Ventry
- Traverse of Mt Eagle shoulder with views of Slea Head and Blasket Islands
Optional Activities
- Visit the Blasket Island Centre (known for Gaelic-speaking writers)
Landmarks/POIs Ventry Mt Eagle Slea Head Blasket Islands Blasket Island Centre Dunquin - Day 7
Dunquin to Cloghane
This is a strong scenic day with cliff-top sections, beach walks, and rugged coastline all along the route. You'll follow coastal paths, minor roads, and fine beaches with dramatic views down to the ocean. Along the way, stop at the Louis Mulcahy pottery craft centre to watch potters at work and even try throwing some clay yourself if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cliff-top walks with long beach sections
- Coastal path walks along rugged coastline
Optional Activities
- Visit Louis Mulcahy pottery craft centre
- Watch professional pottery throwers
- Try pottery throwing
Landmarks/POIs Louis Mulcahy Pottery Craft Centre Cloghane - Day 8
Brandon Mountain
This is the most challenging day of the tour, taking you across the shoulder of Mt Brandon and down to Brandon Bay. The mountain is sacred and named after Saint Brandon, with an annual pilgrimage happening here. You'll navigate moorland, hillside trails, minor roads, and field paths before reaching easier terrain on the descent into Cloghane.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk crossing shoulder of Mt Brandon
- Descent to Brandon Bay
Landmarks/POIs Mt Brandon Brandon Bay - Day 9
Cloghane to Tralee
You'll leave Cloghane this morning with transport arranged to take you back to Tralee, wrapping up your walking tour. This gives you time to reflect on the week and catch a bus or train onward if you're heading elsewhere in Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Accommodation in Dublin before or after your tour
- Extra accommodation before or after the trip
Landmarks/POIs Tralee
