tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post4099615473412461237..comments2024-03-27T17:51:48.017+00:00Comments on John Hayes Walks: Walking the Dingle WayJohn Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-72458465172735026122023-01-21T12:21:15.463+00:002023-01-21T12:21:15.463+00:00Nice piece John. I agree with you about the dingle...Nice piece John. I agree with you about the dingle way. A bit too much road although the scenery is great in good weather. Not to be attempted before May imo. Otherwise you will be cold and wet.<br /> I would suggest the ‘Kerry Way’ starting from Killarney. It is a longer hike but is better waymarked has fabulous countryside (thru the Black Valley etc) and not much road walking. The first day through Killarney National Park is spectacular. Regards, Jerh.Jerh Kellihernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-58806431068824326702018-04-11T16:52:22.427+01:002018-04-11T16:52:22.427+01:00I think the legal position is different in Scotlan...I think the legal position is different in Scotland, where there is a general right to roam, to the position in Ireland, where there isn't. Landowners also didn't seem helpful with their signs and fences. Still if your discrete I'm sure you'll be fine. <br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-90614353036655358422018-04-11T13:34:04.124+01:002018-04-11T13:34:04.124+01:00Hello John, thanks for your review. I'm from C...Hello John, thanks for your review. I'm from Czech Republic<br />I'm making a plan for the summer and I'm thinking about doing DingleWay. But I'm embarrassed. Do you think wildcamping can be done along the way? Is it similar to the Scottish tracks? I have the knowledge of wildcamping but I do not know if camping is common in Ireland. I'm looking for information about Ireland and I'm afraid it's "Island of fences."<br /> <br />Thanks for your reply.<br />MichalAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020790926489273368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-46458267397223526292017-06-15T07:41:04.911+01:002017-06-15T07:41:04.911+01:00Hi Drew
That's a surprisingly tough question ...Hi Drew<br /><br />That's a surprisingly tough question to answer. Days 3, 4 and 5 were the best for me but it will depend on the weather. Dingle is a nice place to stay so you could make that a base and taxi out.John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-79849322236855369082017-06-15T04:06:32.760+01:002017-06-15T04:06:32.760+01:00Hi John,
I only have 3 full days to hike. Any re...Hi John,<br /><br />I only have 3 full days to hike. Any recomendation as to the best segment to do?<br /><br />Like you, I would prefer less road walking, but the scenery sounds amazing.<br /><br />Best,<br />DrewRedTruck47https://www.blogger.com/profile/15447109544130247829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-17618822719585460592017-02-15T07:58:16.946+00:002017-02-15T07:58:16.946+00:00Hi Laurie
When I went over it the weather was gri...Hi Laurie<br /><br />When I went over it the weather was grim, poor visibility and on the descent not that well marked. It wasn't however technically difficult. Don't go out in gale though, I have been blown off my feet before, into the air, and it's a sensation to be avoided!<br /><br />Hope that helps<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-10447618258431930392017-02-14T19:54:23.767+00:002017-02-14T19:54:23.767+00:00Hi, John, we are doing this hike in early May. My ...Hi, John, we are doing this hike in early May. My only concern is crossing the hike from Boherboy to Cloghane, over the shoulder of Mount Brandon. I can't find reliable information on the Web as to how difficult this is--some say there are knife edges and you shouldn't hike it in a high wind; others say it's steep and you'll be on all fours at some point; others say it's not that bad, just somewhat rugged. Do you have more precise information? thanks.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-852266265689025292016-01-25T10:28:21.344+00:002016-01-25T10:28:21.344+00:00Congratulations to the 5 year old. I don't th...Congratulations to the 5 year old. I don't think you'll have a problem, so many B and Bs, but better safe than sorry, I'd work out an itinerary and check the accommodation. Fingers crossed for the weather.John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-83005666693281904762016-01-25T02:58:05.523+00:002016-01-25T02:58:05.523+00:00Congratulations to the 5 year old. I don't th...Congratulations to the 5 year old. I don't think you'll have a problem, so many B and Bs, but better safe than sorry, I'd work out an itinerary and check the accommodation. Fingers crossed for the weather.John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-41633047923493359322016-01-24T19:13:30.830+00:002016-01-24T19:13:30.830+00:00Hello John,
and tnx a lot (:
I understand usually...Hello John,<br />and tnx a lot (:<br /><br />I understand usually there is no accomodation problem.<br />Still, we're arriving in July, with a 5 yrs old boy (quite a good walker) - <br />Do you think we should book in advance, as it is a high season?<br /><br />Michalמיכל רוןhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963522121390227883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-73390991999929620182016-01-05T17:30:56.110+00:002016-01-05T17:30:56.110+00:00Wow.Very nice.I like this article.
Thank you for s...Wow.Very nice.I like this article.<br />Thank you for sharing.Patrick Greerhttp://fixyourwalk.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-62638130398980052002015-04-19T15:54:33.934+01:002015-04-19T15:54:33.934+01:00I was looking forward to getting to Dingle I guess...I was looking forward to getting to Dingle I guess, bit further if you go the other way round. John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-53397609784677682662015-04-16T00:24:04.016+01:002015-04-16T00:24:04.016+01:00Hey John,
Thank you for sharing. I am planning to...Hey John,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing. I am planning to do this walk in June. Is there a reason that you went clockwise around the peninsula? I was going to go the other way around. <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />NatSte2015https://www.blogger.com/profile/14355197303168217009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-2847134446797233352015-02-16T19:12:04.213+00:002015-02-16T19:12:04.213+00:00I hope I wasn't too harsh on the Dingle Way, t...I hope I wasn't too harsh on the Dingle Way, the scenery is very beautiful and although it rains a lot, the weather doesn't stay bad for long. I do hate road walking though, particularly in the countryside when, with just a bit of effort, they could take you through the fields. <br /><br />Back to your question - have a look at the http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ - they are all good, but the SW coastal path is a particular favorite. I like the stretch along the north Devon coast, around Ilfracombe with some huge dramatic cliffs. Not a National Trail but a lovely walk - the Dales Way - have a look at my trip report - http://www.johnhayeswalks.com/2014/06/the-dalesway.html. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment and good luck with your trip.John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-13502653443780448892015-02-16T18:20:03.873+00:002015-02-16T18:20:03.873+00:00Hi john. My partner and I want to do a trek in mid...Hi john. My partner and I want to do a trek in mid may for 6-7 days... We were thinking about the dingle way but now we're wondering whether you can recommend something you loved more with less road walking. Could be in Ireland or in Wales, Scotland, northern England, etc. -- we're very flexible. Thank you!!Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01416780662055412892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-23901943127325162032014-09-11T19:53:07.703+01:002014-09-11T19:53:07.703+01:00Hi Maren
I'm didn't camp I'm afraid s...Hi Maren<br /><br />I'm didn't camp I'm afraid so I'm not sure about the campsites but I do know people who have successfully gone round that way.. I'm sure you'll be able to get water but not all the towns/villages have shops. The first one does and they will know if the next one does. Have a great trip and good luck with weather.John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-76527280856436162392014-09-11T17:06:23.220+01:002014-09-11T17:06:23.220+01:00Hello John,
thank you so much for providing the in...Hello John,<br />thank you so much for providing the information and experience. I´m leaving to Ireland tomorrow to do the Dingle Way with some friends and we plan to camp along the way. Do you know about some campgrounds in the area? Are there shops for buying food and water in the towns? <br />Thank you for your help.Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642095354676952775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-10961878692304630112014-09-01T20:16:23.635+01:002014-09-01T20:16:23.635+01:00Thanks so much for this useful information!
Andre...Thanks so much for this useful information!<br /><br />AndrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412995549160303894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-81719770287135460092014-08-31T06:05:40.171+01:002014-08-31T06:05:40.171+01:00Hi Andrew, thanks for the comment. The only sligh...Hi Andrew, thanks for the comment. The only slightly rugged day is Day 5 when the route crosses Mt Brandon but even then it's mainly rough tracks rather than anything serious. Because this can be a wet part of the world however you might have to cope with wet feet but otherwise I would always go as light as possible<br /><br />Best of luck<br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-71737203258554516302014-08-31T03:56:27.894+01:002014-08-31T03:56:27.894+01:00Hello John, I really enjoyed reading about your Di...Hello John, I really enjoyed reading about your Dingle Way experience. I will be walking the same route during the last two weeks of September. I am planning to wear low cut hiking shoes (Keens) and was wondering what your thoughts were about this choice? Are there any sections where a rugged hiking boot is best worn?<br />Any information you can provide would be much appreciated,<br />AndrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412995549160303894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-64282366981375312332014-08-16T20:00:59.401+01:002014-08-16T20:00:59.401+01:00There is lots of accommodation and you won't n...There is lots of accommodation and you won't need to book. The waymarking is generally good. Have a great tripJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-32114816454213722182014-08-15T16:00:49.498+01:002014-08-15T16:00:49.498+01:00Hi,
First of all, thank you very much for sharin...Hi, <br /><br />First of all, thank you very much for sharing the experience!! Very useful. I'm planning on doing it early September (aybe not the best weather but don't really have a choice ...) and I'll carry my bag, but I don't want to bring my camping gear so I'm just a little bit worried about overnight accommodation and food : should I book ? And is it easy to pick up some food in the villages for the day ? or is it just too small ? <br /><br />Also, don't have a GPS at the moment, are the maps enough with the marks or is it really required ? <br /><br />Thank you very much again !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440667775943349964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-10327555057380695692014-02-21T06:26:55.845+00:002014-02-21T06:26:55.845+00:00Hi Arun - thanks for your comment.
1. May-June is...Hi Arun - thanks for your comment.<br /><br />1. May-June is probably the best time (although prepare for rain at all times on the west coast of Ireland) - the days are long.<br />2. It's well marked, although there is a more road walking than I like. The only slightly tricky day is when you cross Mount Brandon which will be in cloud if the weather is bad.<br />3. You should be able to use for GPS trail from the link on the web-site and if that works on your GPS that should do it. I don't have a separate GPS device and use a GPS app on my smartphone, but that's a personal preference.<br />4. To be honest that's up to you. In Europe I plan my own trips and don't bother with a tour agency. I enjoy the planning and it saves lots of money. You need to decide how far you want to walk and then check to see if there is accommodation. There is a lot of bed and breakfast accommodation and in May/June you hardly need to book. I carry my stuff and apart from waterproofs you don't need much. It's a circular route so you could leave bags at your first stop and pick them up later.<br />5. Dingle is a must in terms of a stop-over but it's a small town and unless there is a festival on, there is not that much to do. I didn't get a trip out to the Great Blasket islands which is definitely a regret, but did spend some time in the visitor centre at the headland which is very good.<br /><br />Hope that helps and feel free to come back to me. It would also be great if you could let me know how to get on.<br /><br />Best of luck<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-54161281444813824792014-02-20T21:48:36.451+00:002014-02-20T21:48:36.451+00:00We plan to walk in Dingle Way during May-June this...We plan to walk in Dingle Way during May-June this summer. I have several questions:<br />1. Is this a good time?<br />2. How well are the signs marked? We have a GPS. Will we need a Smart Phone.<br />3. I have been told to use one of the tour agency to help plan the trip and move baggage. How important is this?<br />4. Are there any places you would recommend we spend extra time?<br />I would welcome reply at : mgtarun@buffalo.eduArun Jain (mgtarun@buffalo.edu)http://mgt.buffalo.edu/faculty/academic/marketing/faculty/mgtarunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-18653086816336857912013-03-08T09:30:45.304+00:002013-03-08T09:30:45.304+00:00Nice post, recently I was planning to visit Dingle...Nice post, recently I was planning to visit Dingle way with my friends. The Dingle Way is so much popular, and it is one of 30 Irish long-distance walking trails. It is situated in the south-west of the Ireland. Many people continuously go there, and enjoy amazing walking experience. Your advice are beneficial for everyone.Mack Clarkehttp://www.hillwalkireland.com/ireland-walking-toursnoreply@blogger.com