Kerry Camino Walk
6 Days Starting in Tralee, Northern Ireland and ending in Dingle, Northern Ireland
Visiting: Northern Ireland
Tour operator:
Tour code:
KCW
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Kerry Camino Walk, a self-guided adventure along the wild Atlantic coast of Northern Ireland. This journey takes you from Tralee to Dingle, immersing you in breathtaking scenery, rich history, and vibrant Irish traditions. Enjoy the warmth of traditional Irish hospitality in family-run B&Bs, and discover the music and culture of Dingle. The route includes visits to historic sites like a 12th-century oratory and a 16th-century castle, as well as stunning natural landscapes such as Inch Beach and Slea Head. With daily walks of 5-6 hours, this moderate-grade tour offers a perfect blend of challenge and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Tralee
Accommodation Name: guesthouse
Arrive in Tralee, the administrative capital of County Kerry. On arrival at your first guesthouse, your host can suggest some of the many local restaurants or pubs for food and possibly music.
Day 2 : Walk From St John's Church In Tralee To The Village Of Camp (5Hrs)
Accommodation Name: guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving your guesthouse, head to St John's church and walk along back country roads to join the Dingle Way. You follow this route under the Slieve Mish Mountains before joining what was once an old road to Dingle. Passing a fascinating 12th century oratory, still used by locals today for prayer, contemplation and worship, you continue to the village of Camp. Rocky and muddy mountain and grass tracks. Can be wet underfoot.Distance: 16.8km/10.5mi, + 216m/708ft, - 196m/643ft
Day 3 : Continue Through Bogland To Inch Beach And The Village Of Annascaul (5Hrs)
Accommodation Name: guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continuing west, you walk from the lovely hamlet of Camp to the lively little village of Annascaul. This walk takes you through a fascinating area of bogland where many people still come to cut their winter fuel. Crossing to the south side of the peninsula you arrive at the magnificent Inch Beach, before continuing inland to Annascaul village. Road walking on quiet back country roads, then onto grassy tracks and finishing on road.Distance: 16.7km/10.4mi. + 420m/1378ft, - 451m/1480ft
Day 4 : Pass Through Minard And Lisdargan To Dingle (6Hrs)
Accommodation Name: guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving Annascaul you head to the town of Dingle. The route passes through Minard, with its 16th century castle, and the village of Lispole along the way. It then takes you along old, narrow country lanes through the hamlets of Lisdargan and Ballingarruan before joining the old military road below the Connor Pass, and on into Dingle. Grass country lanes, grass tracks and some road walking.Distance: 22km/13.8mi, + 492m/1614ft, - 506m/1660ft
Day 5 : Walk To Slea Head And Dunquin, Return To Dingle For Overnight (5.5Hrs)
Accommodation Name: guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Immersed in the true region of early pilgrimage on this Peninsula, today's route starts just outside Dingle, passing the Early Christian site of Kilcolman and continuing to the glorious sweep of Ventry beach. From here it takes you on a beautiful and historic walk around Slea Head, finishing in Dunquin. The walk offers an opportunity to see ‘beehive huts’ at close quarters, and also a full view of the Blasket Islands. Return to Dingle for your final overnight. Rocky and grass tracks, beach walking and some road walking.Distance: 18km/11.2mi, + 501m/1643ft, - 525m/1722ft
Day 6 : Trip Concludes
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes in Dingle after breakfast.
There is a regular bus service to Tralee from where there are bus and train connections to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin. Private transfers are available on request.
What's Included
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5 full Irish breakfasts
Irish breakfasts usually start with porridge or cereals followed by fried eggs, bacon/sausages, tomato, toast, coffee, tea and juices.
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5 nights in B&Bs
Accommodation on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.
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Luggage transfer
Luggage transfer with a maximum of 15kg per person; a supplement applies for excess.
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Digital information pack
Includes route notes, maps, and an app.
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Welcome briefing
A welcome briefing to start your journey.
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Emergency hotline
Access to an emergency hotline for assistance.
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Travel to Tralee and from Dingle
Travel arrangements to Tralee and from Dingle are included.
What's Not Included
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Meals not listed as included
Lunch, dinner, and drinks (except at breakfast) are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory and not included.
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Guide
This is a self-guided walking holiday; no guide is provided.
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Solo traveler supplement
A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
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Transfers not listed included
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
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Excess luggage
A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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Hotel taxes
Hotel taxes, if applicable, are payable directly to the hotel.
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Items of a personal nature
Items such as laundry, souvenir purchases, entrance fees, and public transport are not included.
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Pilgrim passport
A pilgrim passport can be obtained from the local tourist office and is not included.
What You Carry
As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone etc.
Grading
GRADE 3 - Daily walks of between 5 and 6 hours over hilly terrain with maximum daily altitudes of 151m to 236m. The walking is on a mixture of small roads, forest trails and mountain paths. Being Ireland, it is often wet underfoot and overhead and proper preparation is advised. A reasonable level of fitness is required to complete all stages comfortably.
Mode of Transport
Travel to Tralee and from Dingle is included, with transfers by taxi or public transport available if you need to skip a stage.
Accommodation
5 nights B&B's
During the trip you will be accommodated in B&B accommodation which is typically Irish. The hospitality of the B&B owners is legendary. Rooms will be simply furnished and will generally (though not always) have ensuite facilities.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Kerry Camino Walk?
The accommodation provided during the Kerry Camino Walk consists of 5 nights in family-run B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.
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Is luggage transfer available during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfer is available with a maximum allowance of 15kg per person. A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 5 full Irish breakfasts. Lunch, dinner, and drinks (except at breakfast) are not included.
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Is this a guided tour?
No, this is a self-guided walking holiday. A digital information pack with route notes and maps, as well as an app, is provided.
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What should I carry during the walks?
As the walks are fully supported, you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, and phone.
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What is the difficulty level of the Kerry Camino Walk?
The trip is graded as moderate with daily walks of between 5 and 6 hours over hilly terrain. The maximum daily altitudes range from 151m to 236m. The walking is on a mixture of small roads, forest trails, and mountain paths, and it is often wet underfoot and overhead.
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What happens if I need to skip a stage of the walk?
Transfers by taxi or public transport are available if you need to skip a stage of the walk.
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Is travel insurance required for this tour?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in Tralee and ends in Dingle.
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Are there any additional costs I should be aware of?
Additional costs may include a supplement if you are traveling solo or book a single room, hotel taxes if applicable, items of a personal nature, and a pilgrim passport which can be obtained from the local tourist office.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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