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Travel Tips for the Dingle Pensinsula in Ireland by Sharon Ober
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Travel Tips for the Dingle Pensinsula in Ireland |
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Travel & Tourism
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The Dingle Skellig Hotel is perfectly positioned to let you enjoy a wide range of activities on the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Love to golf? Just 20 minutes drive from Dingle you'll find the classic links course at Ceann Sibéal which offers an outstanding challenge for golfers of all abilities, complete with a gorgeous ocean view. Don't forget to ask at the Dingle Skellig Hotel for a special savings on the Green Fees just for hotel guests. Or try the Dingle Pitch and Putt course with driving range just 5 minutes drive from Dingle. If you want something a bit more adventurous, why not try Scuba diving? Dingle has diving areas suitable for every level of diver, from try dives in the shallow protected harbors, to diving through kelp gardens on plunging rock formations and the undersea wrecks around the Blasket Islands. Or maybe you'd prefer walking? Try The Dingle Way and the Pilgrims Route walking trails. The Dingle Way, also known as Slí Chorca Dhuibhne, is 112 miles long. This circular walk begins in Tralee, overlooking Tralee Bay, and then runs southwest across the peninsula from Camp before turning inland to Annascaul, and then on to Dingle Town. From Dingle the route continues west around Slea Head to Dunquin, then turns back along the north coast of the peninsula, past Smerwick Harbour the village of Cloghane, to Castlegregory and the Maharees, ultimately ending back in Tralee. Along the way you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Blasket Islands, Mount Brendan, and the coastal beaches of Castlegregory. The Pilgrims Route is substantially shorter at 30 miles and connects many of the Dingle Peninsula's famous early Christian sites. This beautiful scenic route begins in Dingle, turns south at Ventry, then runs north to Riasc, past Kilmalkedar Church and then on to Cloghane. In addition to these two way-marked routes, you'll find many other walks in and around the peninsula, including scenic and historic paths. Just ask at the Tourist Information Centres in Camp, Annascaul, Dingle, Cloghane and Castlegregory for maps and guides to help you find the perfect walk for you! You can even rent a bike if you'd prefer. And if you're interested in history, you find that the Dingle Peninsula is a real treasure trove of archaeological monuments with nearly 2000 sites spanning from the Mesolithic period right up to the 1600's. Lose yourself in the stories of ancient folklore and mythology as you view the many stone circles and passage tombs you'll find in the vicinity of the Dingle Skellig Hotel. Or marvel at the ingenious Gallarus oratory, an early Christian Church which is famous for being built without any mortar and yet has never had a drop of rainwater leak in. Other interesting historical sites include the unique Ogham Stones with their unique carved writings, and the Beehive huts, ancient monastic dwellings, and the various castles and forts around the area. While you're welcome to tour these sites yourself, you might find it helpful to book a local guide to help you understand and appreciated the amazing archeological and cultural history of the Dingle Peninsula and its many attractions. So no matter what your preferences, you'll be sure to find something that you and everyone in your family will enjoy when you stay at the Dingle Skellig Hotel on the beautiful Dingle Peninsula.
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