Dingle Peninsula Road Trip — Slea Head & Conor Pass
Dingle, Ireland
About This Activity
The Dingle Peninsula road trip covers Ireland’s westernmost point in a day. The Slea Head Drive passes beehive huts (clocháns) dating to early Christianity, ruined stone forts with Atlantic views, and Blasket Island Sound where you can spot seals. Conor Pass (456m) is Ireland’s highest mountain pass with a road, offering panoramic views before descending to Dingle town. Inch Beach, a 5km spit of sand into Dingle Bay, is a scenic stop on the return.
Seasonal note: Best May–Sep; Conor Pass can close in heavy snow
Compare with Alternatives
See how Dingle Peninsula Road Trip — Slea Head & Conor Pass stacks up against other must-see activities nearby.
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 173 of our curated itineraries.
Best 7 Days in Ireland
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
Best 7 Days in Ireland — Walking Tours
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
Best 7 Days in Ireland — Workation
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
Best 7 Days in Ireland — Nature
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
Best 7 Days in Ireland — Photography
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
Best 7 Days in Ireland — Nightlife
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
More Activities in Dingle
Slea Head Drive — Dingle Peninsula's Westernmost Loop
Drive the Slea Head loop past 2,000-year-old beehive huts, ruined stone forts, and views of the Great Blasket Islands from Ireland's westernmost point
Dingle Town & Harbor Walk, County Kerry
Walk Dingle's colorful harbor town — craft shops, award-winning seafood pubs, traditional music sessions, and one of Ireland's best ice cream parlours
Dingle Sea Safari RIB Boat Tour — Caves & Blasket Islands
Speed along the Dingle Peninsula coastline on a RIB, passing sea caves, cliffs, seals, and puffins.
Dingle Bay Dolphin & Wildlife Boat Tour
Join a guided harbour boat tour of Dingle Bay to spot wild bottlenose dolphins, grey seals, and coastal seabirds
Dingle Bay Dolphin & Wildlife Boat Tour
Join a guided boat tour of Dingle Bay to spot bottlenose dolphins, seals, and seabirds along the Kerry coast.
Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour, Dingle Peninsula
Paddle the sheltered coves and sea caves of Dingle Bay on a guided SUP tour — no experience needed.
Surf Lessons at Inch Beach, Dingle Peninsula
Take a beginner surf lesson on the 5km Atlantic beach at Inch, one of Kerry's best surf breaks.
Free Time in Dingle Town
Browse Dingle's craft shops, seafood pubs, and harbor quays at your own pace.