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Dingle travel guide

Colourful pubs, Slea Head and a famous dolphin town

Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula. Photo: Philcomanforterie, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1h 15mflight from London
KIRnearest main airport
15° in Augwarmest month
7° in Febcoolest month

Dingle is a small, colourful harbour town with lots of pubs, at the heart of a peninsula of cliffs, beaches and ancient stone huts.

The Slea Head Drive loops around the western tip, with views to the Blasket Islands.

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What Dingle is known for

  • Slea Head Drive

    A spectacular coastal loop.

  • Pubs

    Over 50 in a small town.

  • Beehive huts

    Ancient stone huts.

  • Ice cream

    Murphy's, made with local milk.

Top things to do in Dingle

  1. 1

    Slea Head Drive

    Cliffs and island views.

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  2. 2

    Gallarus Oratory

    A dry-stone church over 1,000 years old.

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  3. 3

    Inch Beach

    A long sandy strand.

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  4. 4

    Conor Pass

    A dramatic mountain road.

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Where to stay in Dingle

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Best time to visit Dingle

Best value: Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct. May to September.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 1h 15m from London to KIR, and flights from most UK airports.

Car or bike. Small roads.

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Good to know

  • Conor Pass is narrow: not for big vehicles.
  • Book dinner in summer.
  • Fungie the dolphin is gone, but boats still see wildlife.
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Dingle FAQ

How far is Dingle from Killarney?

About an hour.

Is Dingle worth it?

Yes, one of Ireland's best spots.

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