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Dingle Peninsula is a spectacular landmass jutting out into the sea and is the
most westerly point of Europe. The area is renowned for its rugged beauty and
is a place rich in tradition in culture and literature. Gaelic culture is alive
and the Gaelic language is still spoken in the homes at the western end of the
peninsula. The routes are spread throughout its length, allowing you to sample
the hills that make up its spines, as well as some of the many beaches. |
Ref:
Ir/SGCDP/GOI Guided/Unguided
Cycling Tour
8 Days/7 Nights Departures:
Every Saturday throughout the year PROGRAMME
Day 1 KILLARNEY
Arrival in Killarney. The representative will meet
you from where the information packs and bicycles will be handed out. Overnight
in Killarney
Day 2 KILLARNEY TO KILLORGLIN (approx 42 km)
The morning cycle is
17km and takes you through Killarney National Park. (Diversions to Muckross Friary
and to Muckross House will add to the distance.) The cycle is not a long one but
you will need to allow yourself time to see everything. It is a good introduction
to the habitats and scenery of the southwest of Ireland, well represented in the
Killarney National Park. There are many options for lunch in the town of Killarney.
The afternoon cycle is 25km, almost following the course of the River Laune west
and northwest, to the town of Killorglin, your overnight stop.
Day 3 KILLORGLIN TO DINGLE (approx 54km)
To-day's cycle takes you along
the shores of Dingle Bay to the attractive and lively town of Dingle, where you
will overnight for 3 nights. Inch Beach gives an opportunity to swim in the cooling
waters of the Atlantic. The morning cycle is 30km to the beach. After lunch, continue
along the coast passing Lispole village and into the fishing town of Dingle. The
afternoon cycle is 24km
Day 4 DINGLE SLEA HEAD CIRCUIT (approx 45km)
To-day's cycle takes you
around the renowned Slea Head in Dunquin, "the nearest parish to America".
Archaeological remains abound and there are spectacular views of the coast and
the Blasket Islands. This is one of the few remaining areas where the Gaelic language
is spoken still in the home.
Day 5 Rest Day/Options cycles
Optional cycle of visit Fungi, Dingle's
own dolphin, visit the Blasket Islands or simply enjoy the numerous craft shops,
resturants and pubs in Dingle.
Day 6 DINGLE CASTLEGREGORY (approx 24km or 37km)
To-day's cycle takes
you over the highest road pass in Ireland, the Conor Pass and over the spine of
the peninsula to reach the beaches of the Maharees Peninsula. Overnight in Castlegregory.
You can lengthen the cycle by detouring to Cloghane and Stradbally.
Day 7 CASTLEGREGORY - KILLARNEY (approx 48kms)
To-day's cycle is 48km,
once more starting with a mountain pass, again over the spine of the peninsula
along less-travelled backroads before lunch. The final leg takes us along the
inner end of Dingle Bay and back to Killarney.
Day 8 Departure Day. Complimentary
return transfer to airport if required.
Tour Highlights: -
The Dingle Peninsula boasts the highest concentration of archaeological sites
in Ireland
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Thriving Gaelic culture and language
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The rugged bueaty of the area was immortalised in the movie Ryan's Daughter
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Lively Dingle fishing port, music and Fungi the dolphin.
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Spectacular Slea Head, Conor Pass , sea and mountain
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Inch Beech, Castlegregory strand
RATES PER PERSON
Contact
info@bikeandhike.co.za
for rates and specials.
Price
Includes:
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7 Nights ensuite B&B
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7 Irish Breakfast
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Lugguage transfers each day
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21 speed touring bike
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Maps and notes of the route
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Map and notes of the route
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Return airport transfers
Airport Transfers.
There will be a transfer from Shannon airport to
Killarney at 11.00 and 16.00 hrs from the Information point in the Arrivals Hall.
Return transfers arrive in Shannon at 11.00am. Return Transfers from Kerry Airport
between 08.00 and 17.00.
We will gladly arrange individual taxis outside these
hours. Approximate prices below.
Kerry
Airport to Killarney: Single €46 - Return €91
Shannon Airport to Killarney: Single €199 - Return €390
Cork Airport to Killarney Single: €182 - Return €364
These
prices as subject to changes without notice.
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