Dingle Peninsula Cycling - Bike Hire

Enjoy a Cycling Trip Around the Dingle Peninsula

During the summer, cycling can be a superb way of getting around and seeing the Peninsula. Our coast is a lot more mountainous than most of Ireland and so the topography varies from flat roads to high hills. The Dingle area is a perfect cycling destination with its beautiful scenery and varied terrain. By referring to maps, cyclists can choose the type of terrain they wish to tour while in Dingle. For the adventurous there are off road routes and tough mountain climbs, ideal for those that exercise regularly and have a good level of off-road biking experience. There are no purpose built cycle lanes here or any type of signposted cycle paths through the country, as found in some countries. But there are miles and miles of quiet country lanes, and rarely used "bothareens" (little roads) where the biggest obstruction might be a herd of cattle or sheep! Cyclists Map of West Kerry by Laurence Jones is the perfect guide for cycling enthusiasts detailing trails, roads and outlining sites of interest. Available in most book shops and some post offices on the Peninsula.

The very best way to discover the beauty of our Dingle Peninsula is on a bicycle. While you have sufficient speed to cover a large area comfortably you don't whizz by at fourty or fifty miles an hour, missing the minutiae of hedgerows teeming with wild life, or the subtlety of the ever changing light and spectacular cloud formations. On a bike, you are not just looking at the scenery - you are part of it !

We can help you plan your route and supply maps. Bicycle Hire - EUR 8.00 per day. Our intention is to introduce you to parts of the Peninsula unknown to many visitors. Discover the undiscovered Peninsula !

Adventure tours, Walking, Mountaineering, Cycling, Horse Riding, kayaking, Mountain Skills courses and more.... Our Aim is to provide quality outdoor adventure and training in some of the most beautiful untouched areas of Ireland and further a field.

With small groups you get great value for your money and still get that personal touch from our experienced qualified guides, which allows you to relax and enjoy the local culture and get to know about history, geology, archeological sites and even the mystical legends of each area you visit.

We offer a variety of tours and training that are aimed at all levels and abilities, Adventure tours, Walking & Hiking tours/Holidays in Ireland, Cycling tours, Horse riding tours, Hill walking, Mountaineering, kayaking, Mountain Biking, Guides for Carrauntoohil, Mountain skills in Kerry or other locations and can personalise a tour to suit your needs.

All activities are run by experienced, qualified and knowledgeable staff, we go that bit extra to give you that personal touch and an experience / adventure to remember.

Customise your tour: If there are two or more of you, then we can design a tour to suit your needs. Whether you want to stay in family run bed and breakfasts or stay in 5-star hotels then all you have to do is contact us, tell us which area you would like to visit and what activities you would like to be involved in.

We organise quality cycling holidays in the Kerry and Dingle region at reasonable hours.We take care of all accommodation and bicycles, provide a local guide, as well as all the cycling equipment you need - and best of all, we carry your luggage for you.

Full Information: Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula 7/night guided or self-guided tour itinerary:

Saturday - Killarney spend the night in a Bed & Breakfast in Killarney town.

Sunday Killarney to Sneem Wonderful cycle along a quiet cyclepath between two of the Killarney lakes. We cycle to Sneem looking out over panoramic views of the surrounding landscape

Monday Sneem to Glenbeigh cycle across the peninsula. Passing along quiet country roads with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Wonderful cycle through quiet fields and over old stone bridges before coming to Caragh Lake.

Tuesday Glenbeigh to Dingle We get transferred to the Slea Head Route where we cycle around the tip of the Dingle peninsula. This is one of the highlights of the tour with a wide variety of archaeological sites to visit along the route and some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in the country.

Wednesday Rest day in Dingle

Thursday Dingle to Killorglin We enjoy stunning views of the other side of the peninsula with Dingle Bay and Ireland’s highest mountain range stretching out in front of you. The evening is spent in Killorglin where we can enjoy some traditional Irish music.

Friday Killorglin to Killarney Highlight is the views at the Gap of Dungloe, a place you will never forget. Coming out of the gap you have an incredible view looking down the Black Valley before following a small quiet route through a peaceful valley surrounded by green fields full of grazing sheep. We end the day with a farewell meal in Killarney town. You spend the night in Killarney B&B.

Imagine sitting on top of a cliff path gazing out at the magnificent views of a majestic rugged coastline, waves crashing on the rocks below or cycling along a coastal path with the sun in your face and the wind on your back. It all sounds very poetic but they are just the sort of images that can come true with a biking or walking holiday in Ireland. Over the years Irish Cycle Tours and Walks have put in place a cycling and walking programmes that offers you the best of what Ireland's all about.
Where else in the world would you find the combination of wonderful scenery, somewhere to relax, to get away from it all or on the other hand to try a local pub or two and enjoy the sounds of traditional music. It's an island where the humour, generosity and hospitality of the local people is legendary and the craic (fun) is immense. Ireland is a place where you are going to be made very very welcome.

The choice is yours: the ruggedness and beauty of Donegal, the dramatic route of the Causeway Coast and Glens, the spectacular coastal scenery of Kerry, Dingle, and Beara Peninsulas OR the home to some of Ireland's finest traditional music or Clare and The Burren with the world famous Cliffs of Moher. Whichever holiday you choose, be it pedal power or on foot you will not be disappointed.

Walking & Hiking

Cycling

Horse Riding & Pony Treks

Golfing

Fishing & Angling

Adventure Holidays

Water Sports

Yacht Chartering

Visitor Attractions

Blasket Islands Tours

Gallarus Oratory

Bus Tours

Fungi - The Dingle Dolphin

Ocean World Aquarium

Just for Kids

Miscellaneous Activities

This cycle takes you around the renowned Slea Head in Dunquin, "the nearest parish to America". Archaeological remains abound and there are spectacular views of the coast and the Blasket Islands. This is one of the few remaining areas where the Gaelic language is spoken still in the home. There is pently of areas in which to make many stops to admire the rugged beauty of this coastline before returning to Dingle.

This cycle takes you over the highest road pass in Ireland, the Conor Pass and over the spine of the peninsula to reach the beaches of the Maharees Peninsula. A hard climp to start but once on the mountain top you will all agree it was worth while. Practically free wheel from the top all the way down to Castlegregory.

Castlegregory is a village at the base of a sandy peninsula that separates the bays of Brandon and Tralee. West of the village is Lough Gills, and beyond the northern tip of the peninsula are the Seven Hogs or Magharee Islands,. One of these, Illauntannig , has the remains of an Early Christian monastery. A wall surrounds the remains of two oratories, three beehives cells and a small cross. You can hire boats at Fahamore for trips to the islands.

Bringing Your Own Bike: Generally this should not be a problem and might be an excellent idea - transporting a bicycle by plane is not a great problem and surprisingly affordable.

Renting a Bike:This alternative to bringing your own us available and even one-way rentals are possible. That said you will have to use a "strange" vehicle and pay for the privilege.

Transporting a Bike in Ireland: On buses and trains bikes can be accommodated for a moderate fee, a good idea if you want to skip some miles.

Dress Sense: Ireland's weather has a deserved reputation for variety and cyclists will have to pack for this. Also consider safety - wearing a hi-viz vest is recommended.

Lights:In Summer days are long in Ireland, but once it gets dark the darkness is total. A decent headlight that may actually show you potholes, loose gravel or roaming badgers in time is a must.

Safe Parking: Leaving a bike unlocked may lead to loss anywhere. In the larger cities bikes should never be left outside overnight, they are very likely to get stolen or vandalized.

Tools: Irish roads are notorious for puncture-inducing debris, Irish shops are not generally famed for stocking bicycle spare parts.

Map: A good, detailed map is a must. This will also show you very steep inclines you might want to avoid.