Ireland, the Dingle Peninsula

Intermediate. From 4 to 6/7 h of walking and/or 500m of elevation gain on average, with one stage involving slightly more elevation gain. Few technical sections, with a mix of tracks and trails. This is a point-to-point walking trip. You should enjoy walking and be in good physical shape.

No heavy luggage to carry: you only carry a small backpack with your picnic lunch and the things you need for the day. Your luggage will be waiting for you at each overnight stop.

From 1 person

8 days / 7 nights

At your convenience, from April to October.

You will receive a complete travel pack, including detailed maps, a route guide, a list of accommodation and vouchers. Depending on the arrangements, you will receive your pack before departure or collect it at your first accommodation. There is no guide on this trip.

You stay in bed and breakfast accommodation in a room for two people with a private bathroom. A single room can be booked for a supplement.
Indicative list:

An Dooneen ® An Dooneen

An Portan ® An Portan

Benagh B&B ® Benagh B&B

Finglas House ® Finglas House

Kellihier’s B&B ® Kellihier’s B&B

Mt. Brandon Lodge ® Mt. Brandon Lodge

The Anchor ® The Anchor

The Lantern Guesthouse ® The Lantern Guesthouse

Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are not included. Your travel pack contains information on places where you can buy supplies for your picnic. Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when you book; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start

On Day 1 at your accommodation in Camp.

Finish

On Day 8 after breakfast at your accommodation in Camp.

Flights are not included in the trip price. We can arrange flights with scheduled airlines; please contact us.

There are several airports in Ireland: Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Kerry.

For bus or train timetables in Ireland, you can consult the following websites: https://www.buseireann.ie/ and https://www.irishrail.ie/.

A number of our trips offer opportunities for swimming, either along the route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; you therefore do so under your own responsibility and at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As members of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector move towards more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we are committed to:

• Transparency in our practices and pricing
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the traveller’s ethical charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and foster rewarding encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification, recognises our concrete actions to support responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainability policy

In this section, you will find links to products from our partner Alpinstore, a French online retailer specialising in outdoor equipment, based in Annecy.

For carrying your belongings

• A comfortable 30 to 50 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack, a travel bag in good condition, or a suitcase that is not too bulky. One bag per person, with a 15 kg weight limit

Read our Mag article on how to pack your hiking backpack.

For hiking

For maximum comfort, choose a layered clothing system: warm base layers (leggings + top) such as “Carline” or “Capilene” (hollow fibres that wick away perspiration) + a sweatshirt or fleece jacket + a mountain jacket and overtrousers with a waterproof, breathable membrane (such as Gore-Tex or equivalent) for bad weather. In general, except in hot climates and countries, avoid cotton, which holds moisture close to the body (and takes a long time to dry), and choose suitable synthetic fabrics instead.

• Hiking boots with ankle support, a well-treaded sole, a supportive heel counter and good waterproofing
• Comfortable hiking socks (at least 3 pairs)
• A fleece
• Comfortable walking trousers (quick-drying technical fabric)
• Comfortable technical shorts
• T-shirts or technical base layers (quick-drying fabric)
• A long-sleeved shirt
• Walking poles (telescopic), very important for making walking easier. Discover all the benefits of hiking poles in our dedicated article, or how to choose your hiking poles

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the added advantage of resisting perspiration odours!

For your picnic lunch

• Your eating kit: a plastic bowl, container or plate, and cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
• 1 or 2 water bottles (a total capacity of at least 1,5 L) – mandatory –; an insulated flask for winter

For protection from sun and rain

• Sunscreen (high protection)
• Sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat
• A rain poncho or waterproof jacket such as a softshell or Gore-Tex jacket, and possibly waterproof trousers

After your hike

• A pair of trainers for the evening
• Changes of clothing and underwear
• Toiletry bag and a small towel
• Swimwear and a towel for wellness facilities (where specified) or swimming
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, surgical masks, hand sanitiser, plasters, sterile dressings and a bandage, gauze, disinfectant, arnica pellets and aspirin, etc. (Please note that this list is not exhaustive and should be adapted to your own medical needs.)

Find these tips in our article #“What to take with you on a hike”.

This list is a guide and should be adapted to your trip and the season in which you travel.

Country: Ireland
Capital: Dublin
Population: 4757976 inhabitants

Travellers, including minors, must hold a national identity card or passport (EU nationals). For more information, visit the website of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

French Embassy in Dublin
66 Fitzwilliam Lane - Dublin 2
Telephone: 003531 2775000

Ireland +353.

UTC + 0, which is one hour behind France. When it is 12:00 in France, it is 11:00 in Dublin.

If you are planning a trip to Ireland, consider travelling between April and September: the weather is pleasant, the days are sunny, and there is less rain than in winter. Of course, you may experience a few rainy days, but it is quite common to enjoy a full day of sunshine with just a few passing clouds. In any case, avoid the coldest periods, such as December and January, when it gets really chilly (whichever county you are in!). If you do want to visit during this season, remember to bring warm, waterproof clothing. Source: Guide Irlande.com

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