Doolin and Dingle

Geno · Guru

Doolin and Dingle

Geno · Guru

I can do the same things over several times and enjoy them without any issue, so even if you are duplicating things you have enjoyed it will probably still be wonderful. We enjoy some of the ruins in Clare, and this site was a nice find. Perhaps there is something listed that you have not seen that would be an easy day trip from Doolin.

Best regards.

-- Edited by Geno on Tuesday 10th of September 2013 12:33:37 PM

tony2phones · Guru

Aiming to do scenic drives each day and have a choice of evening options then picking two isolated centres might not be the best option.

Have you considered seeing New horizons.. A case has been made for West Cork which is an especially scenic area. I would make the case for Connemara as an area of natural beauty with lots of options and many scenic drives.

-- Edited by tony2phones on Tuesday 10th of September 2013 03:52:13 PM

kcone · Member

We are 3 sisters and an elderly mom spending 4 nights in Doolin and 4 nights in Dingle. We have done the cliffs, Aran Islands and Burren drives. We have done Slea Head and Connor Pass. My question is, what have we missed? We will have a car but I wonder if a driver for each area might give us a more in depth history and knowledge of the area than my Rick Steve's book. Mom cannot walk well so that means scenic drives for her daily.

kcone · Member

Geno, we did the Beara Peninsula last trip and loved it. Right now we are committed to these areas with everything already booked and ready to go in less than 2 weeks. I am just hoping to dig deeper and find some day trip we may have missed on a past trip. This will be my 5th trip to Ireland and my 85 year old mom's 10th trip.

Michele Erdvig · Host

I would recommend Loop Head & Bridges of Ross from Doolin. Try this for more ideas: http://www.clare.ie/attractions/

Dingle is out on the end of a peninsula and as such does not make a good place for day trips. It takes time just to get to and from Dingle. But since your accommodations are written in stone, make the best of it. Go into the tourist office in Dingle for suggestions. Also, try the north shore of the Dingle Peninsula.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony,

They have their reservations, which can't be changed at this point. They must live with the decisions they have made and make the best of it.

Michele

kcone · Member

It will be OK as 2 of us love to hike and though we are returning to an area previously visited, we do love both places. Tony2phones we love the Connemera area, it is truly gorgeous. Thank you Michele and Geno, all info goes into the pot to be sorted out.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Happy to help. There is a relatively new seal sanctuary on the Dingle Peninsula. Perhaps it is of interest? http://www.dinglesanctuary.com/ Maybe a trip to the Blasket Islands?

Faoicheilt · Member

There are some nice drives on the Dingle peninsula in addition to the Slea Head route. Over the Connor Pass the twin villages of Cloghane/Brandon in the shadow of Mount Brandon are lovely. Between Castlegregory and Camp you turn off for Glenteenassig Wood which is a beautiful wooded vlay with lakes. Plenty of seating areas and places for a picnic.

From Annascaul Village you can drive up to Annascaul Lake, located in a haunting desolate valley. The wonderful Inch Beach, which you can drive on, is also nearby.

The seal sanctuary mentioned by Michelle also has a wonderful cafe called Blúiríní Blasta (it meants "Tasty Morsels"). All the food is home ccoked and you can buy some of their lovely bread and preserves to take away

Bain sult as an turas (Enjoy your visit)