Dingle Peninsula by bike (8 days)

Welcome to Tralee, your starting point for this exciting journey. After checking into your B&B, you'll embark on a cycling tour to the charming fishing village of Fenit. From there, you'll cycle to the historical village of Ardfert, home to the beautifully restored Ardfert Cathedral. Your day concludes with a return cycle to Tralee for an overnight stay.

Day two takes you on a scenic bike ride from Tralee along the north coast of the Dingle Peninsula. With the Slieve Mish Mountains to your left and Tralee Bay to your right, you'll pass through the village of Castlegregory before reaching the picturesque village of Cloghane, where you'll spend the night.

Today, you'll cycle from Cloghane towards the village of Brandon and Brandon Point. From there, you'll traverse the famous Conor Pass, renowned for its breathtaking views. Your destination for the day is the fishing port town of Dingle, where you'll spend the next three days exploring its beauty and surroundings.

On day four, you'll cycle from Dingle to the west, passing through Ventry and reaching Slea Head, known for its stunning views over Blasket Sound to the famous Blasket Island. You'll then continue to Dunquin and Ballyferriter before returning to Dingle for the evening. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dunquin Harbour to Great Blasket Island for a walk around this enchanting place.

Day five is a free day for you to explore at your leisure. You can take a boat trip to the Blasket Islands or visit Fungi, the world-famous Dingle dolphin. Dingle is also a great place to explore art galleries and interesting shops. If you wish to cycle, a route from Dingle through Brandon Creek to Ballydavid village is available before returning to Dingle.

On day six, you'll cycle east along the shores of Dingle Bay, taking in the spectacular views and breathtaking scenery of this magnificent peninsula. Your destination is the tiny hamlet of Inch, known for its beautiful beach. Along the way, you can take a detour to visit the village of Annascaul, home of the famous explorer Tom Crean.

On the final day of cycling, you'll continue along the coast to the historic village of Castlemaine, known for its quaint harbor and bird sanctuary. From there, you'll head north and take the 'short mountain route' back to Tralee, passing by the legendary Queen Scotia tomb and enjoying magnificent views over Tralee Bay and North Kerry.

After breakfast, your journey comes to an end. You can choose to extend your stay in Tralee or continue your travels elsewhere. We hope you enjoyed your time exploring the beautiful landscapes and charming villages of Ireland.