Guidebook for Castlegregory
Sightseeing
21.9 km / 31.6 miles to the top. Drive towards Castlegregory, but instead of turning to Castlegregory, keep going on the Conor Pass / Dingle road. Its well signposted. A must do while visiting. Stunning views. If you are feeling up to it, there's a parking spot half way up (on the left), by a small waterfall. Its a short hike to the lake above which has spectacular views.
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Конор-Пасс
21.9 km / 31.6 miles to the top. Drive towards Castlegregory, but instead of turning to Castlegregory, keep going on the Conor Pass / Dingle road. Its well signposted. A must do while visiting. Stunning views. If you are feeling up to it, there's a parking spot half way up (on the left), by a small waterfall. Its a short hike to the lake above which has spectacular views.
The largest and most famous town on the peninsula. Just walk around, there are plenty of restaurants, pubs, and art galleries. You can take a boat trip around the harbor to see Fungi the dolphin (who adopted Dingle in 1984). He loves to perform for the crowds.
A pint in Dick Macks (https://www.dickmackspub.com/) on Green street is a must.
Dingle is also the gateway to Slea Head. A good day trip is to go over the Conor Pass, around Slea Head and back to Dingle for some food and a drink.
Over the Conor Pass: 28km / 17 miles.
Main Road: 33km / 20 Miles
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Dingle
The largest and most famous town on the peninsula. Just walk around, there are plenty of restaurants, pubs, and art galleries. You can take a boat trip around the harbor to see Fungi the dolphin (who adopted Dingle in 1984). He loves to perform for the crowds.
A pint in Dick Macks (https://www.dickmackspub.com/) on Green street is a must.
Dingle is also the gateway to Slea Head. A good day trip is to go over the Conor Pass, around Slea Head and back to Dingle for some food and a drink.
Over the Conor Pass: 28km / 17 miles.
Main Road: 33km / 20 Miles
A famous blue flag beach - you can drive onto the strand. Its a spectacular drive if you go over the mountains (drive to Camp and follow the signs). There's a good coffee shop with food right at the entrance to the beach. Under the right conditions, it has great surf and you can rent surf and paddle boards on the beach. Multiple routes, but the most scenic is a narrow mountain pass - 20.8 km / 12 miles.
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Пляж Инч-Бич
A famous blue flag beach - you can drive onto the strand. Its a spectacular drive if you go over the mountains (drive to Camp and follow the signs). There's a good coffee shop with food right at the entrance to the beach. Under the right conditions, it has great surf and you can rent surf and paddle boards on the beach. Multiple routes, but the most scenic is a narrow mountain pass - 20.8 km / 12 miles.
A must do famous drive that starts and ends in Dingle. There are spectacular views around every bend. There are many christian and pre-christian historic sites along the way, or you could stop at Louis Mulcahys Potter Store in Ballyferriter, or have a drink and the most westerly pub in Europe - Krugers bar. If you wish to go to the Blasket Islands, ferries leave from Dunquinn. More details in the Blasket section above.
More details at this link: https://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/attractions-on-the-dingle-peninsula-co-kerry/outdoor-attractions/the-slea-head-drive-sli-cheann-sleibhe.html
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Slea Head Drive
Slea Head DriveA must do famous drive that starts and ends in Dingle. There are spectacular views around every bend. There are many christian and pre-christian historic sites along the way, or you could stop at Louis Mulcahys Potter Store in Ballyferriter, or have a drink and the most westerly pub in Europe - Krugers bar. If you wish to go to the Blasket Islands, ferries leave from Dunquinn. More details in the Blasket section above.
More details at this link: https://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/attractions-on-the-dingle-peninsula-co-kerry/outdoor-attractions/the-slea-head-drive-sli-cheann-sleibhe.html
Beautiful islands a short boat trip from Dunquin on Slea Head. Always call ahead as ferries can be cancelled. Detail at this link http://www.blasketisland.com/ From the house, it’s 44km / 27 miles going over the Conor Pass.
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Blasket Islands
Beautiful islands a short boat trip from Dunquin on Slea Head. Always call ahead as ferries can be cancelled. Detail at this link http://www.blasketisland.com/ From the house, it’s 44km / 27 miles going over the Conor Pass.
The nearest town, drive west a few miles to the turn off. 6km / 3.5 miles
Lots of information at these links: http://www.castlegregorykerry.com/
http://www.castlegregorykerry.com/castlegregory-info/outdoor-activities.html
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Castlegregory
The nearest town, drive west a few miles to the turn off. 6km / 3.5 miles
Lots of information at these links: http://www.castlegregorykerry.com/
http://www.castlegregorykerry.com/castlegregory-info/outdoor-activities.html
Parks & Nature
Brandon Mountain
A short drive from the house - you can also do a longer walk. Beautiful views and further hikes around the two lakes in the woods. The upper lake has a wooden walkway all they way around the lake which makes it ideal for kids.
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Glanteenassig Forest Park
A short drive from the house - you can also do a longer walk. Beautiful views and further hikes around the two lakes in the woods. The upper lake has a wooden walkway all they way around the lake which makes it ideal for kids.
Entertainment & Activities
A long bay with multiple beaches. World famous for surfing, wind surfing, kite surfing, and paddle boarding. Approx 10km / 6.2 miles - but multiple points of entry from 10 km to 20km.
Brandon Bay View
A long bay with multiple beaches. World famous for surfing, wind surfing, kite surfing, and paddle boarding. Approx 10km / 6.2 miles - but multiple points of entry from 10 km to 20km.
Plenty of activities for kids and adults - a must if you have kids. Drive into Castlegregory and go through the village, it is well sign posted. 12 miles / 7.4 km from the house.
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Jamie Knox Watersports - Surf Shop
Plenty of activities for kids and adults - a must if you have kids. Drive into Castlegregory and go through the village, it is well sign posted. 12 miles / 7.4 km from the house.
Аква Дом
Good for a kids rainy day activity.
Дингл Оушенворлд
The WoodGood for a kids rainy day activity.
Drinks & Nightlife
A good family place in Castlegregory for food and drinks. They have live music and comedy nights during the summer season. Worth calling ahead during the summer season - but they can usually seat you. 7.3 km / 4.1 miles.
Ned Natterjacks
West Main StreetA good family place in Castlegregory for food and drinks. They have live music and comedy nights during the summer season. Worth calling ahead during the summer season - but they can usually seat you. 7.3 km / 4.1 miles.
Our favorite pub in the world. The don't make them like this any more. Great hospitality, decor that only grows organically over time, the owner Mick is a great character. Live traditional music at the weekends. They have outside tables for summers days with a great view of Tralee bay. Very family friendly during the day and early evening. A few miles from the house on the left hand side, just past the turn off to Camp, going back east towards Tralee. 5.3 km / 3.2 miles.
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Railway Tavern
Our favorite pub in the world. The don't make them like this any more. Great hospitality, decor that only grows organically over time, the owner Mick is a great character. Live traditional music at the weekends. They have outside tables for summers days with a great view of Tralee bay. Very family friendly during the day and early evening. A few miles from the house on the left hand side, just past the turn off to Camp, going back east towards Tralee. 5.3 km / 3.2 miles.
Great local Castlegregory bar. Often has live music. Fantastic pint of Guinness! Family friendly during the day and early evening. 7km / 4miles/
Bolands
Main StreetGreat local Castlegregory bar. Often has live music. Fantastic pint of Guinness! Family friendly during the day and early evening. 7km / 4miles/
Dining
Excellent food on the pricier end, but worth it if you want to splash out . At the height of summer it is best to call for a reservation but they can usually fit you in if you wait. It's in Castlegregory and there is a great pub called Bolands across the road. Most people go there for a drink while they wait for a table. Note: they only accept cash. 6km / 3.5 miles.
Milesian
Main StreetExcellent food on the pricier end, but worth it if you want to splash out . At the height of summer it is best to call for a reservation but they can usually fit you in if you wait. It's in Castlegregory and there is a great pub called Bolands across the road. Most people go there for a drink while they wait for a table. Note: they only accept cash. 6km / 3.5 miles.
A great, rambling pub/restaurant and a local institution with great views of Brandon bay. Outside seating. Worth calling ahead during the summer, but they can usually seat you regardless. 12.5 km / 7.7 miles.
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Spillane's Bar & Restaurant
A great, rambling pub/restaurant and a local institution with great views of Brandon bay. Outside seating. Worth calling ahead during the summer, but they can usually seat you regardless. 12.5 km / 7.7 miles.
2.5 km / I.5 miles from the house - this is the closet restaurant/bar. Ideal for families with kids - 5 mins drive from the house, turn left on the main road and it is on the left hand side.
The Seven Hogs
2.5 km / I.5 miles from the house - this is the closet restaurant/bar. Ideal for families with kids - 5 mins drive from the house, turn left on the main road and it is on the left hand side.
Good family restaurant on the left hand side going back towards Tralee. 13km / 8 miles from the house.
Keanes of Curraheen
Good family restaurant on the left hand side going back towards Tralee. 13km / 8 miles from the house.
Great little pub in Camp a few miles east of the house with a very good restaurant. 4.6 KM / 2.8 miles.
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Ashes Pub, Camp
Great little pub in Camp a few miles east of the house with a very good restaurant. 4.6 KM / 2.8 miles.
Approx 6 km / 3.7 miles from the house. A little pricey, but excellent food, and they have garden seating. They also have live music. At the height of summer it is best to call for a reservation, but they can usually fit you in if you wait. There is a great pub called Boland's across the road. Most people go there for a drink while they wait for a table. Note: they only accept cash. There is an ATM in the Spar.
Gregory's Garden
4 Main StApprox 6 km / 3.7 miles from the house. A little pricey, but excellent food, and they have garden seating. They also have live music. At the height of summer it is best to call for a reservation, but they can usually fit you in if you wait. There is a great pub called Boland's across the road. Most people go there for a drink while they wait for a table. Note: they only accept cash. There is an ATM in the Spar.
Essentials
Nearest supermarket approx 6 km / 3.7 miles. All essentials, food, toiletries, deli, alcohol etc.
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Spar
Tailors RowNearest supermarket approx 6 km / 3.7 miles. All essentials, food, toiletries, deli, alcohol etc.
O'Dwyers Londis
Petrol station with a small supermarket and a deli. 4.5 km / 2.7 miles.
Shopping
Famous potter, past Dingle on the Sleagh Head drive. Well worth going to see even if you don't buy anything - you will be tempted! 45km / 27 miles.
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Louis Mulcahy Pottery
Famous potter, past Dingle on the Sleagh Head drive. Well worth going to see even if you don't buy anything - you will be tempted! 45km / 27 miles.