Slea Head to Dingle Town

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If for any reason you would like to cut your walk short, it is possible to get a bus from Ventry to Dingle town. This would reduce your 20km day to 11km in total. The bus leaves from the Community Centre in Ventry (Stop 10877, Community Centre, Ventry) which is next door to a Pottery & Cafe. The journey takes 15-20 minutes. Use the handy website called Transport For Ireland [https://www.transportforireland.ie/] to plan your journey by public transport. 

A large portion of the Dingle Way is on minor, low-traffic roads. Where there is no pavement, you should walk on the right side facing the oncoming traffic, except where the road bends right when you should cross over to the other side. Stay alert to vehicles around you and be prepared to step into the verge if necessary.

The trail is often rocky and uneven and can be slippery when wet. Wear appropriate footwear and take care with your foot placements, particularly at the end of the day when you may be tired. Walking poles can be useful on some of the steep ascents and descents.

The weather can change quickly. Be sure to pack appropriate clothing in your day bag.

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Points of Interest

Clocháin (Beehive Huts)

Clocháin (singular Clochán) are dry-stone huts commonly built in a round arrangement which has earned them the nickname ‘beehive huts’.  Their popularity has surged in recent years after appearing in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Though the scene was set on the Skellig Islands, due to conservation issues much of the filming took place on the Dingle Peninsula around Ballydavid.

Dunbeg Fort

If you wish to do so you can take a slight detour to the Iron Age fortification of Dunbeg Fort (see Point of Interest). Dunbeg Fort occupies a dramatic setting on an exposed clifftop; it used to be further from the cliffs, however, recent storms have claimed chunks of the fort. As recently as 2014, 2017, and 2018, large sections of the fort have collapsed into the sea meaning you should visit while you still can! Much of the fort lies in ruins, however, there is an interesting information centre, several clocháin and a restaurant and café.

Food and Drink

There are limited food options along today’s walk so be sure to leave with enough food and drink (at least two litres) for the day. Your accommodation may organise a packed lunch but otherwise, enquire at one of the cafes or pubs.

There is a shop and several pubs and cafes overlooking the beach at Ventry.  If for any reason you would like to cut your walk short, it is possible to get a bus from Ventry to Dingle town. This would reduce your 20km day to 11km in total. The bus leaves from the Community Centre in Ventry (Stop 10877, Community Centre, Ventry) which is next door to a Pottery & Cafe. 

Dingle, where you finish, is a delightful town to arrive in, and promises great food, drink and of course, live music! There’s a wide range of restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and supposedly one pub for every 40 residents!

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