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Dingle, Ireland The very attractive harbor town of Dingle is an excellent base for our discovery of the Dingle Peninsula. This land juts its mountainous finger into the Atlantic and has been host to various tribes and people for almost 6,000 years. The extraordinary number of ring forts, high crosses, and ancient monuments all bear witness to this long history. The Dingle Peninsula was once described by the National Geographic Traveler as the most beautiful place on earth. The warmth of the Gulf Stream reaches the Peninsula and gives it an interesting mix of rare and unusual flora. Our hikes will take us via coastal paths and bog roads to Ireland's most westerly parish, Dun Quin. From here we look across to the Blasket Island - the last land before America. Our hikes will take us to the Bronze Age valley of Loch an Duin and along the pilgrim path from Ventry Beach to Gallarus Oratory. Shaped like an upturned boat, this Oratory is a dry stone building over 1200 years old and the best preserved early Christian church in Ireland. You will find Ballydavid Head with its wonderful cliffs and seascape views a photographer's paradise. We will have a tour of Dingle town, with just over 2,000 people it is the only town on the Peninsula. You will find it a lively town well supplied with pubs, lots of music and beautiful crafts. With its panoramic views across Dingle Bay, Greenmount House, a 4 star guesthouse will be our base for exploring the Dingle Peninsula. (www.greenmounthouse.ie) Our location is only a ten minute walk to world famous music, pubs and restaurants. And the breakfasts at Greenmount are legendary. |
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Day by Day Overview Sunday, June 2 Monday, June 3 Tuesday, June 4 Wednesday, June 5 Thursday, June 6 Friday, June 7 Saturday, June 8 Sunday, June 9 Please Note: The above schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. |
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