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Mount Brandon, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. Flickr:Amy Nelson

Dramatic Landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula

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Dramatic Landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula

Moderate Bike Tour in Ireland

Located amid Ireland's captivating Wild Atlantic Way, the Dingle Peninsula is a paradise for cyclists. By bike, you go deep into the Emerald Isle's untamed beauty. From the awe-inspiring drama of…

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Lori C.
18 hours ago

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We completed the Dingle Peninsula tour in early September with another couple. Please keep in mind that we are in our mid 60's and early 70's. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. First, the e-bikes were top notch and the owner provided very good instructions. He also checked on us a few times during the week. I highly recommend not missing the first ride along the Greenway to get acquainted with the bike. You'll also experience a pretty ride along Tralee Bay to Fenit and to the mighty St. Brendan statue at the end of the pier. Dinner at The Tankard on the way back was wonderful with a beautiful view of the bay.

The next day riding was the longest at 33 miles and brought us into the peninsula. To be honest, this was not pleasant and I questioned selecting the trip. Riding through town was tricky but didn't last long. It was the two lane, no shoulder, rather busy,100km speed limit that was the problem. On top of that, we had wind and rain. It got quieter, more of the type of roads we had anticipated, as we got closer to the Pub Guesthouse in Cloghane. We were windblown and a bit wet but happy to arrive in the classic old pub. After seeing our condition, one of the patrons said to me, 'You didn't come here for the weather did ya? You came here for the experience!' That set the tone for a wonderful night of Guinness, warm food and the best music we heard that week. The next ride was over the highest pass in Ireland, but the windy, rainy weather continued. The bike rental owner gave us the option to be driven over and we happily accepted. From there the rides were what we expected - quiet roads with incredible views! The Wild Atlantic Way is an amazing stretch where the sheep have the prime locations. The beach at Inch was an incredible sight at 3 miles long. If not going in for a swim, the walk around sunset was unforgettable. Staying in Dingle for 3 nights was just the right amount of time. A wonderful town with great restaurants, fresh seafood, and shopping. Luckily, heading back to Tralee was on a different road, much better than the ride out. It had another good size hill to conquer so we were happy to have the e-bikes. And it still felt like a workout.

We had great food and music along the way and the people we came in contact with couldn't have been friendlier. Be sure to bring the appropriate rain gear and all will be 'brilliant', as they say in Ireland!

  • Riding along Slea Head Loop - Wild Atlantic Way (photo by Lori C.)
  • The sheep have the best views! (photo by Lori C.)
  • St. Brendan the Navigator (photo by Lori C.)
  • The stunning Inch Beach at Sunset (photo by Lori C.)
  • Riding along the Greenway (photo by Lori C.)
  • Dingle Gin is very popular! (photo by Lori C.)
When did you take this tour?
August/September 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Overall good, but the roads and weather can affect the rating.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 1
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 4