Cycle the Dingle Peninsula

Tour Overview

The Dingle Peninsula is one of the most spectacular regions on Ireland’s West Coast. Moreover it is steeped in history, mythology and traditional Irish culture. There is no other landscape in Western Europe with the same density and variety of archaeological monuments. This mountainous finger of land, jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, has supported various tribes and populations for at least 6,000 years. Because of its remote location – and lack of specialised agriculture – there is a remarkable preservation of over 2000 monuments.

Highlights

Pricing

Cycle the Dingle Peninsula $1350.00

E-Bike $600.00

2024 & 2025 Dates

Available April through October

Pickup/Drop Off

Tralee

Itinerary

DAY 1 Tralee

Arrive in Tralee and check into your B&B (your bicycles will already be there). If you have time take a short cycle from Tralee to the lovely fishing port of Fenit and from there to the historic Ardfert with it’s newly restored cathedral and back to Tralee for your overnight stop.

Cycling Options: 18 miles
Meals: none
Lodging: Derreen Tighue B&B

DAY 2 Tralee to Cloghane

Today’s cycle takes you from Tralee along the northern shores of the Dingle Peninsula with the Slieve Mish Mountains on your left and Tralee Bay to your right. The route takes you through Castlegregory before finishing in the picturesque village of Cloghane and your overnight stop for the night.

Cycling Options: 24 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: O Connors Guesthouse

DAY 3 Cloghane to Dingle

Leaving Cloghane you head for the village of Brandon and Brandon Point and then on and over the famous Conor Pass with its breathtaking views that stretch for miles. In the distance, you will see the fishing port town of Dingle and your stopover for the next three days. . Enjoy the beauty of Dingle and its surrounds for the next few days, cycling out towards the western shores and Slea Head with views of the Great Basket Islands looming in the distance.

Cycling: 21 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Bambury’s Guesthouse

DAY 4 Dingle Circular Route

Heading west from Dingle you cycle via Ventry to Slea Head with its magnificent breathtaking views across the Blasket Sound to the famous Blasket Island. From here you cycle on to Dunquinn and Ballyferriter on your way back to Dingle for the evening.

Cycling Options: 24 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Bambury’s Guesthouse

DAY 5 Dingle Circular Route

Today you cycle north from Dingle through the village of Ballydavid and on to Brandon Creek. Alternatively, if you fancy a walk you can leave the main route at the Bothar Pub and take the Saints Road up mount Brandon on foot. – Weather permitting. This is a 3 to 4-hour walk.

Cycling Options: 25 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Bambury’s Guesthouse

DAY 6 Dingle to Inch

Cycling in an easterly direction by the shores of Dingle Bay you once again enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking scenery of this magnificent peninsula. Your destination is the tiny hamlet of Inch with its renowned and magnificent beach and ideal for a walk along its golden sands or a quick dip. On your way, you can detour to visit the village of Annascaul, home to the famous explorer Tom Crean.

Cycling Options: 22 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Inch Beach Guest House

DAY 7 Inch ot Tralee

Today’s route continues along the coast to the historical village of Castlemaine with its neat little harbor and splendid bird sanctuary. From here you head north and take the “short mountain route” back to Tralee and your last night’s stopover. This is a very historical area and on your way, you will pass the legendary mythological Queen Scotia’s grave which also offers fabulous views over Tralee Bay and North Kerry.

Cycling Options: 19 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Derreen Tighue B&B

DAY 8 Farewell

After a final breakfast and farewell, you leave your cycle behind you and follow your own arrangements for your onward journey.

Cycling none
Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

7 night’s Bed and Breakfast. Full Irish Breakfast. Private bathrooms
Quality, 24 geared cycle, Hybrid Bikes, ladies and gents, with full back-up service
6 days of cycling. Varied and interesting each day
Daily luggage transfer
Give you full cycling details and maps of the area
Full cycling descriptions of each cycling day

24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number if required (available in men’s & women’s fit)
Airport transfers arranged/booked if required.Public transport details, www.buseireann.ieand www.irishrail.ie.
Weather Details, www.met.ie
Pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish cycling experience
Extra days/nights booking with Travel/Tourism advice service
A “mighty” holiday guaranteed

Views were amazing. Guides were friendly and personable. Lobster roll was delicious. I upgraded to the ebike (first time riding one) and 10/10 recommend it. I wasn't looking for a workout. Just wanted to see the sights and enjoy myself. Portland was my favorite stop from a New England cruise.

Five Stars to Rick (our guide) and the folks at Summer Feet Cycling. The ride was perfectly tailored to our group of nine middle aged individuals. The sights were terrific and the lobster role for lunch was the best I have ever eaten. Thanks for making our time in Maine a memorable experience.

It was a rainy day for our ride, but Lauren and Edna made it enjoyable. They went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our time and got to see all the lighthouses. We really enjoyed the lunch, and they did a great job of tailoring the experience to the group. I can not recommend this tour enough and would do it again in better weather.

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