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APRIL 22 - 30, 2006
$1550
Dick Ernenwein, Leader
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Tentative Itinerary
 Day 1-Saturday, April 22, 2006 Arrive Shannon Airport and transfer to Tralee on the Dingle Peninsula. Welcome , introductions, briefing with our guide followed by included dinner. Overnight at family Inn in Tralee. Day 2-Sunday, April 23, 2006 Walk Camp to Annuscaul on the Dingle way (trail) with the guide. This walk takes us through a fascinating area of bog where many people still come to cut their winter fuel. Crossing to the south side of the peninsula, we arrive at the magnificent Inch beach, before continuing inland to Annascaul village for our overnight stop. Walk details: distance-17kms, duration-5 hours, maximum height-200m. Walking on quiet back country roads, then onto grassy paths and finishing on road. Boots recommended. Excellent beach walk if required. Dinner, not included, at a recommended local restaurant/pub. Day 3-Monday, April 24, 2006 Walk Annuscaul/Dingle, self-guided. Leaving the village of Annascaul, we head for the town of Dingle. The route passes through Minard, with its 16th century castle, and the village of Lispole. It then takes old, narrow country lanes through Lisdargan and Ballingarraun before joining the old military road below the Connor Pass, and on into Dingle where we will spend the next 3 nights. Walk details: distance-20kms, duration-6 hours, maximum height-300m. Country lanes, grassy paths, and some road walking. Boots essential. Dinner, not included, at a recommended local restaurant/pub. Day 4-Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Walk Dingle/Slea Head/Mount Eagle, with Guide. Starting from outside Dingle, passing the early Christian site of Kilcolman and continuing to the glorious sweep of Ventry beach. From here it takes you on a beautiful and very historic walk around Slea Head, with detour up Mount Eagle, the last habitat of Eagles in Ireland. This walk offers an opportunity to see beehive huts at close quarters, and also a full view of the Blasket Islands. Return to Dingle for overnight and evening dinner, included, with guide. Walk details: distance-20 kms, duration-6 hours, maximum height-550m. Rocky and grass paths, beach walking and some road walking. Boots essential. Day 5-Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Visit Blasket Island, a must, with guide. Half day free. The Blasket Islands, at the end of the Dingle Peninsula, are steeped in history, folklore, and culture. When these Islands were de-populated in 1954, by the Irish Government, they were a mirror image of what Ireland was like in the 19th century. It is famous for its writers. Overnight again in Dingle. Dinner, not included, at a recommended local restaurant/pub. Walk details: We will spend about 3-4 hours on the Great Blasket, exploring and learning about its past and its connection with America. This is a very easy day walking/relaxing. Boots not essential. Day 6-Thursday, April 27, 2006 Walk Dunquin/Ballyferriter, self-guided. Walk from Dunquin, following the coast to Clogher and on to the fort of Dun an Oir, scene of a notorious massacre, situated on Smerwick Harbour. This sheltered bay is dominated by the jagged peaks of Sybil Head, the Three Sisters and Ballydavid Head. We finish our walk in the Irish-speaking village of Ballferriter. Overnight in Ballyferriter. Dinner, not included, at a recommended local restaurant/pub. Walk details: distance-15kms (option is 10kms), duration-4 hours (option takes and extra 3 hours), maximum height-150m (option-200m). Quiet back roads, grass and muddy paths. Boots essential.  Day 7-Friday, April 28, 2006 Walk Ballyferriter/Cuas. Self-guided. Walk from Ballyferriter and continue along the coast to Ballydavid with glorious coastal scenery all the way. If desired, we can also walk along the cliffs of Ballydavid Head. Descend to the hidden cove of Brandon Creek, where St. Brendan is said to have begun his epic boat journey, and finish at the Bothar Pub. Overnight in Cuas. Dinner, not included, at a recommended local restaurant/pub. Walk details: distance-16kms (option is 22 kms), duration-4.5 hours (option-6 hours), maximum height-100m (option-250m). Quiet country roads, beach walking and grass paths, the option taking in rocky mountain. Boots essential. Day 8-Saturday, April 29, 2006 Walk Cuas/Cloghane via Mount Brandon with guide. Today's walk is a challenging walk, leaving the B&B, we walk via the Village of Tiduff, continuing from here along an old military road to the eastern side of the Brandon Massif, finishing in the village of Cloghane. This is a remote but spectacular walk -- full of history and through country only accessible on foot. Overnight in tiny hamlet of Cloghane, (said to be the last place that God made when he created the world). "Congratulations" with guide celebratory evening dinner included. Walk details: distance-22kms, duration-6.5 hours, maximum height-650m. Grass mountain paths with some rocky sections, gravel paths and some road walking. Boots essential. Day 9, Sunday, April 30, 2006 After breakfast, a courtesy transfer will return to Tralee and Shannon Airport for onward journey. Transfer time approximately 3 hours. Return to Outing Description. |