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Slea Head Drive

Ireland
5.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: Scenic drive from Dingle Town to the Dingle Peninsula and back.
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Hampton, New Hampshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Despite some Dingle clouds and fog, the drive is magnificent. Don't miss the famine houses or the Gallaus Oratorio. The views rival anywhere in Ireland yet the roads are quieter. With several locations from Ryan's Daughter to add to the enjoyment it is a great 1/2 day trip. The pottery from Louis Mulcahy's workshop also offer a wonderful momentous of... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

the Cliffs, Ocean views, Bendy roads, Beaches and hikes are breathtakingly beautiful and NOT to be missed, way better than the ring of kerry and we did both! More

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Huntersville, North Carolina
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My husband and I did the Slea Head drive tour with Dairmud Begley of Dingle Shuttle Bus and certainly got our money's worth! Dairmud was entertaining, informative and an absolute hoot! He gave such an in depth history of the area, and answered our many questions regarding Ireland and Dingle, that we have to say this was one of our... More

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Cork, Ireland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This drive is so worth it. The views of the blastkets is so beautiful. If you I doing it on a fine day I would recommend coming from the ventry side as it is more dramatic. There are a number of points where you can stop and pull in. Cumenole beach is a nice place to stop if you want... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is a great activity full of amazing sights around every corner! More

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Cork, Ireland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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The Slea Head Drive and the Blasket Islands is the most beautiful place in Ireland for me. I take a right at Ventry and I still remember the first time I drove over the hill to see the magnificant Blaskets in front of me. It is a spectacular sight, I have never been so wowed in my life and I... More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

While most people do the Ring of Kerry, it is poor planning to miss out on this drive. There are so many beautiful things to see along this route, and you most certainly will not be disappointed. Clear half a day and do this drive, I guarantee it is worth your time! More

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San Carlos
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We were touring the Dingle Peninsula and arrived in Dingle around lunch time. Our plan was to do the Slea Head Drive in the afternoon, but what about lunch. Rather than going to one of the many Dingle restaurants, we decided to do lunch on the Slea Head at the Stonehouse Cafe & Seafood Restaurant, which we had read about... More

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Margate, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Slea Head Drive was a beautiful drive even though the day we drove it we had so much fog. We drove from Dublin to Dingle Peninsula and over Connor Pass which was pretty scary, especially since the fog was so dense you could not see 4 feet in front of the car. Dingle is a very cute town, lots of... More

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Chicago
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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By far, Slea Head/Couminole Beach/Dunquin are the most beautiful places I have ever been! I've been to Ireland 4 times, and everytime but my last trip, I've gone to Slea Head. The scenery here is undescribable..rent a car and make the drive if you can. It's a little harrowing to navigate some hairpin curves and turns, but it is worth... More

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