The Dingle Way: GPX, map & 7 stages
181 km in Ireland · 7 stages · 3,111 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Feb–Sep
Plan The Dingle Way with the full GPX download, 7 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages at roughly even distances, 4 of the 6 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go. The trail's own site.
Quick answer: The Dingle Way is a 181 km long-distance route in Ireland. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages at roughly even distances, 4 of the 6 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
181km
Total Distance
7
Stages
3,111m
Total Ascent
17
Transit Stops
Plan The Dingle Way
The Dingle Way covers 181 km in Ireland with 3,111 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- February to September· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 7 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 7 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 9 days hiking / 5 days trail running / 6 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (sea level) and the highest point (654 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 2/7 | 6/7 | 6/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/7 | 0/7 | 1/7 |
| High point, day / night | 6°/2° | 6°/2° | 7°/2° | 9°/3° | 11°/5° | 13°/8° | 14°/9° | 14°/9° | 13°/8° | 10°/6° | 8°/4° | 7°/3° |
| Low point, day / night | 10°/4° | 10°/4° | 11°/5° | 13°/6° | 16°/8° | 18°/11° | 19°/12° | 19°/12° | 18°/11° | 15°/8° | 12°/6° | 10°/5° |
| Rain, mm | 220 | 165 | 154 | 128 | 128 | 117 | 138 | 156 | 159 | 207 | 245 | 237 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 8 h 12 | 9 h 53 | 11 h 46 | 13 h 51 | 15 h 40 | 16 h 45 | 16 h 21 | 14 h 46 | 12 h 46 | 10 h 45 | 8 h 50 | 7 h 45 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Why transit-optimized?
We present The Dingle Way as 7 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Tralee
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
181.3 km remaining
+3111 m remaining
Access
500 m
Brandon Carpark Request Bus Stop
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 7 min in
180.8 km remaining
+3111 m remaining
Access
19.4 km
Camp
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-26
About 4h 40m in
161.9 km remaining
+2746 m remaining
Climb
64.5 km
281 m climb
3.6 km at 7.7% average
Dingle Way official · source 2026-08-26
About 15h 31m in
116.7 km remaining
+2473 m remaining
Climb
69.6 km
322 m climb
1.9 km at 17.3% average
Dingle Way official · source 2026-08-26
About 16h 44m in
111.7 km remaining
+2134 m remaining
Descent
71.5 km
592 m descent
6.2 km at 9.6% average
Dingle Way official · source 2026-08-26
About 17h 11m in
109.8 km remaining
+1763 m remaining
Finish
181.3 km
Tralee
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 43h 36m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Tralee → Tralee Bay Holiday Village
Tralee Bay Holiday Village → An Clochan
An Clochan → An Chlais
An Chlais → Dunquin
Dunquin → Dingle
Dingle → Inch Beach
Inch Beach → Tralee
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tralee → Tralee Bay Holiday Village | 25.7 km | +377m | 6h 04m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Tralee Bay Holiday Village → An Clochan | 30.3 km | +70m | 6h 15m | 🚌 |
| 3 | An Clochan → An Chlais | 22.1 km | +818m | 6h 23m | 🚌 |
| 4 | An Chlais → Dunquin | 21.5 km | +201m | 4h 44m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Dunquin → Dingle | 25.7 km | +453m | 6h 15m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Dingle → Inch Beach | 27.2 km | +627m | 6h 53m | 🚌 |
| 7 | Inch Beach → Tralee | 28.8 km | +506m | 6h 58m | 🚌 |
| Total | 181.3 km | +3,111m | 43h 35m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
The Dingle Way grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
5 days in this draft — about 36.3 km/day, 181.3 km and 3,052 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–256 km · +447 m · ~12h 18m
- 1. Tralee → Tralee Bay Holiday Village 25.7 km · +377 m
- 2. Tralee Bay Holiday Village → An Clochan 30.3 km · +70 m
🚌 Nearby transit: An Clochan (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 322.1 km · +818 m · ~6h 24m
- 3. An Clochan → An Chlais 22.1 km · +818 m
- Day 3 Stages 4–547.2 km · +654 m · ~11h
- 4. An Chlais → Dunquin 21.5 km · +201 m
- 5. Dunquin → Dingle 25.7 km · +453 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Dingle (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stage 627.2 km · +627 m · ~6h 54m
- 6. Dingle → Inch Beach 27.2 km · +627 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Inch Beach (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 5 Stage 728.8 km · +506 m · ~7h
- 7. Inch Beach → Tralee 28.8 km · +506 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Monavalley Industrial Estate (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 9 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
| Km | Stop | Distance to Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 🚌 The Mall Directions ↗ | 1474m |
| 0.2 | 🚌 St John's NS Directions ↗ | 1121m |
| 0.5 | 🚌 Tesco Square Directions ↗ | 1144m |
| 0.5 | 🚌 Bus Stop 11011, Tralee, Denny Street Directions ↗ | 1033m |
| 0.5 | 🚌 Brandon Carpark Request Bus Stop Directions ↗ | 992m |
| 19.4 | 🚌 Camp Directions ↗ | 45m |
| 56.8 | 🚌 An Clochan Directions ↗ | 58m |
| 99.6 | 🚌 Dunquin Directions ↗ | 281m |
| 124.4 | 🚌 Dingle Directions ↗ | 245m |
| 136 | 🚌 Lispole (Keane's) Directions ↗ | 323m |
| 147.3 | 🚌 Annascaul Directions ↗ | 468m |
| 152.5 | 🚌 Inch Beach Directions ↗ | 826m |
| 181.3 | 🚌 Monavalley Industrial Estate Directions ↗ | 410m |
| 181.3 | 🚌 Tralee Casement Directions ↗ | 1433m |
| 181.3 | 🚌 Tralee Bus Station Directions ↗ | 1463m |
| 181.3 | 🚌 University Hospital Kerry Directions ↗ | 1686m |
| 181.3 | 🚌 Marian Park Directions ↗ | 1880m |
The Dingle Way is a 181 km long-distance hiking trail in Ireland. This guide includes 7 suggested planning stages with route access, distance, elevation and a separate GPX for each day.
The Dingle Way — frequently asked questions
How long is The Dingle Way?
The Dingle Way is a 181 km long-distance route in Ireland, presented as 7 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for The Dingle Way?
The distance-based examples cover 5-9 days for 181 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike The Dingle Way?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on The Dingle Way is usually best from February to September. October to January are the wettest. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach The Dingle Way by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Ireland as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for The Dingle Way?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 7 stage GPX downloads for The Dingle Way — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is The Dingle Way?
The Dingle Way is rated epic: 181 km with roughly 3,111 m of total ascent, with a high point near 654 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike The Dingle Way?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Every stage includes transit notes.
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🗂️ Open data source: The Dingle Way on OpenStreetMap (relation 21664). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://thedingleway.ie/the-dingle-way-walking-route-guide-sections-overview.html.