Killarney: Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head Drive Day Trip｜Ireland

Leave Killarney Town and head south towards Dingle Peninsula. Marvel at the glorious beaches that hug luscious shorelines and the traditions of a mysterious and passionate culture that remain part of the everyday, from ruins to towns.

Journey along Slea Head Drive, one of Ireland’s most scenic routes. This dramatic coastal loop offers sweeping views of the Atlantic, rugged cliffs, and windswept headlands. Make sure you’re not napping as you coast along this circular route, and keep your options open as you drive. Perhaps stop in at Tóchar Maothaithe - Ireland's famous beehive huts. Or maybe the Famine Cottages, bleak histories with an incredible view.

Your drive takes you to Slea Head, offering stunning views and a chance for a short walk or a visit to the beach. Follow the scenic Slea Head Drive, with its winding roads, rugged coastlines, ancient stone forts, and breathtaking Atlantic vistas. Along the way, stop at incredible spots.

End the day in the charming town of Dingle, where you’ll have a couple of hours to wander, try local cuisine, visit the distillery, or enjoy a scoop of Murphy’s Ice Cream with unique flavors like Irish Brown Bread or Dingle Gin.

With sea air in your lungs and Irish treats warming your stomach, it’s time to head back to Killarney. It’s just a short drive to end a pretty fabulous day.