The Dingle Peninsula: A Walking Guide

The Dingle Peninsula: A Walking Guide

The spectacular Dingle Peninsula in southwest Ireland extends westward into the Atlantic from Tralee to Slea Head. Voted among the Top 100 destinations in the world by TripAdvisor and referred to as `the most beautiful place on earth' by National Geographic, its landscape includes soaring mountaintops, gentle hillsides, secluded lakes and valleys, ancient ruins, dramatic sea cliffs, and long, sandy beaches. This guide explores a variety of walking routes ranging from short hikes to full-day treks. Each route is prefaced with a reference summary and illustrated with full-color maps and photographs. Route descriptions include GPS coordinates, navigation guidance, access notes, and short variations. There is also material on the fauna, flora, folklore, history, geology, and place names of each area.