The Dingle, Iveragh & Beara Peninsulas

A Walking Guide

The Dingle, Iveragh and Beara peninsulas dominate the spectacular landscape of southwest Ireland. Their rugged peaks, dramatic ridges, captivating valleys, glittering lakes and stunning Atlantic coastline form a treasure chest of walking options. This guide describes exhilarating walks in each peninsula, accompanied by the author's photographs and specially drawn maps. These walks provide a range of options, both for those familiar with the region and for first-time visitors.

This region attracts thousands of walkers annually and, since most routes are not signposted or waymarked, an up-to-date guidebook is essential. The walk descriptions also include material on the fauna, flora, folklore, history, geology and place names of the area.

Walks Featured

Dingle Peninsula

Mountain of the eagle
The modest gem of Dingle
Sentinel by the sea
Brandon Mountain
Under the shadow of Brandon
Dingle's best-kept secret
In the footsteps of legends
The four peaks of northern Anascaul
A circuit of Derrymore Glen

Iveragh Peninsula

The brindled peak of Eagles Hill
The delights of Coomcallee
Hill of the Wells
Spellbinding Coomasaharn
The three hills above Derrynagree
The Cloon Horseshoe
High-level circuit of the Geerhameen Valley
The hills above Moll's Gap
Ireland's highest mountain
The sharp end of the Reeks
The Horses Glen, Mangerton and the Devil's Punch Bowl

Beara Peninsula

Knockoura and the copper mines of Allihies
Knocknagree, Lackawee and Maulin
Beguiled by Hungry Hill
A circuit of the Rabach's Glen
A connoiseur's route of Knockowen
An extended circuit of Glaninchiquin
The valley that time forgot
Land of a hundred lakes