This drive starts and ends in the town of Dingle, and explores some of the Dingle Peninsula. The best way to get to dingle is the scenic route through Conor Pass. See the link above for a better idea of where the Slea Head route goes on a map. It’s best to explore the route going clockwise, for ease of traffic (the roads are narrow, and you may come across of tourist coach or two).
This is a place you’ll see splashed across many a postcard. You’ll find it along the Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula, but it cannot be seen from the road. There’s a car park where you can admire the views from above, but to really feel close to nature, leave your car and make the steep descent down the designated path to admire the view from sea level. If you chose to stick to the road level, be careful. You’ll be viewing everything from an unmarked cliff edge, with no protective fence or barrier. It is dangerous, so don’t tempt fate and keep a safe distance.
There are so many beautiful drives to experience in County Kerry, I’ve broken them up into the 2 peninsulas. The first is the Dingle Peninsula. This section of the route demands that you drive slowly, not just because of the narrow, winding roads, but also because of the wealth of beautiful scenery everywhere you look. Have your camera batteries or phone fully charged for this drive – you’ll be taking lots of pictures!
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You can take the main roads and travel through Limerick City, or you can hug the coast. The drive time can therefore range between 2-3 hours if you leave from Nagles Capsite in Doolin, Co Clare.
This Festival took its inspiration from a song ballad by the same name, an ode to a kind and beautiful woman, Mary, from the town of Tralee. The festival spread outwards from this small Kerry town to all over Ireland. It celebrates the talents and achievements of Irish women everywhere, in a competition where the winning contestant is crowned The Rose. But make no mistake, this is no beauty pageant. The personality, skills and unique talents of the participants take priority, from sport to literature to the arts, to trade and crafts, and everything in between. Should you be in Tralee at the end of August, you’re sure to enjoy the electric atmosphere.
Mannix Point Campsite is where we stayed for our whole stay in Kerry. For more information on that, see the next destination, the Ring of Kerry homepage.
This drive starts and ends in the town of Dingle, and explores some of the Dingle Peninsula. The best way to get to dingle is the scenic route through Conor Pass. See the link above for a better idea of where the Slea Head route goes on a map. It’s best to explore the route going clockwise, for ease of traffic (the roads are narrow, and you may come across of tourist coach or two).
This is a place you’ll see splashed across many a postcard. You’ll find it along the Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula, but it cannot be seen from the road. There’s a car park where you can admire the views from above, but to really feel close to nature, leave your car and make the steep descent down the designated path to admire the view from sea level. If you chose to stick to the road level, be careful. You’ll be viewing everything from an unmarked cliff edge, with no protective fence or barrier. It is dangerous, so don’t tempt fate and keep a safe distance.
The Conor Pass is Ireland’s highest mountain pass at 4,000 meters. Take care as the road gets narrow as it approaches the summit and also becomes steeper with twists and turns across the rocky face of the mountain. So take it slow. Your reward will be stunning views that Kerry is famous for. Driving through Conor Pass is the best way to head to Dingle rather than taking the bigger roads – the views are too good to miss!
At 952 m, Mount Brandon is the second-highest peak in Ireland. It is named after local navigator St Brendan, who was born here in 484 and who voyaged deep into the Atlantic, to places such as Iceland and Greenland. There is an observation point with fantastic views at Brandon Point, with a place to park as you make your way around the Dingle Peninsula.
This charming fishing town is quaint and vibrant. The main street is full of restaurants, pubs and charming shops. There’s even an aquarium in the town! While you’re there, checkout the bronze statue of the dolphin, Fungie, which commemorates the beloved bottlenose dolphin that spent its life swimming the waters of Dingle.
The entirety of the peninsula has gorgeous ocean views, but Inch Beach is one of the few long stretches of sand along an otherwise rocky coast. It’s a blue flag beach with lifeguards on duty during the summer months.
