Dingle Peninsula
Ireland
Following a break in Dingle for lunch we explore a wealth of interesting historical and cultural sites that are found to the east of Dingle, including a famine tower, a medieval stone bridge and a grotto high on a hill above Dingle Bay. Following narrow lanes that weave though amazing scenery and astounding vistas we make our way towards Minard Castle.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Dingle Peninsula, a land where the modern world feels like a distant memory and the ancient past is written into every fold of the landscape. Located in County Kerry on the southwest coast, this is the most…
Listen in the app2Dingle Town: A Cultural Nexus
We begin in the heart of the peninsula, Dingle Town. Founded by the Normans, Dingle was once a walled merchant city of such importance that it rivaled medieval Galway in its strategic and commercial power. …
Listen in the app3Inch Beach: The Threshold of the Atlantic
Heading east, we encounter the vast, golden expanse of Inch Beach. This three-mile-long sand spit stretches into Dingle Bay, offering breathtaking views of the Iveragh Peninsula across the water. …
Listen in the app4The Fahan Beehive Huts (Clock-on)
As we move along the Slea Head Drive, we come to a cluster of the peninsula’s most iconic structures: the Beehive Huts, or 'cluck-on' in Irish. These uniquely Irish buildings are constructed using dry-stone masonry, meaning no…
Listen in the app5Dunquin Pier and the Blasket Gateway
Reaching the westernmost tip of the peninsula, we find the dramatic and highly photographed Dunquin Pier. This narrow, winding concrete ramp leads down to a small harbor where boats depart for the Blasket Islands. …
Listen in the app6Conor Pass: The High Road
For a change of perspective, we ascend to the Conor Pass, the highest mountain road in Ireland. This narrow, twisting road snakes along sheer cliffs, offering a panoramic view that will quite literally take your breath away. …
Listen in the app7Gallarus Oratory: The Stone Boat
No visit to the Dingle Peninsula is complete without seeing the Gallarus Oratory. Built over a thousand years ago, this dry-stone chapel is shaped like an upturned boat. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our exploration of the Dingle Peninsula comes to an end, we reflect on the sheer density of history and culture we have encountered in this small corner of the world. From the bustling pubs of Dingle Town to the silent, stone…
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What is Dingle Peninsula?
Dingle Peninsula is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.1452, -10.4015 |
| Last updated |