Dingle Peninsula Day Trip from Killarney
Killarney, Ireland
About This Activity
From Killarney, the road to Dingle crosses the 456m Conor Pass — Ireland’s highest mountain pass road — with sweeping views of Brandon Bay. In Dingle town, browse the craft shops and seafood pubs of the compact harbor. The Slea Head Drive west of town passes beehive huts, stone forts, and views of the Blasket Islands. Inch Beach on the return is one of the finest strands in Kerry.
Seasonal note: Best May–Sep; Conor Pass can close in snow
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