In the western most point of the Dingle Peninsula is Slea Head. Dunmore Head, the promontory to the west of here, is the most westerly point in Ireland. The views of the Blasket Islands are simply stunning.

Simon

June 28, 2024

Road cycling

Slea Head Drive, one of Ireland’s most scenic routes, takes you on a journey through historic sites, Irish speaking villages, famous Hollywood film locations with close up views of the world renowned Blasket Islands and distant views of the Skellig Islands on the south western horizon.

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1. Slea Head loop from Dingle

57.3km

02:31

510m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. View from Connor Pass – Slea Head Drive loop from Tralee Casement

141km

06:26

1,520m

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3. Ventry Beach – Slea Head Drive loop from Dingle Urban Electoral Division

41.2km

01:50

430m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Coumeenoole Bay Café and Viewpoint

Dunmore Head Car Park

Beehive hut ruins

Béal Bán Beach

Dunquin Pier

View of An tAonach Mór Cliffs

View of the Basket Islands

View of Dunmore Head

Dreamy coastal roads

View of the Atlantic from the Dingle Peninsula Cliffs

Dunmore Head, Slea Head

Dunmore Head

View of the Blasket Islands from Slea Head

1. Slea Head loop from Dingle

2. View from Connor Pass – Slea Head Drive loop from Tralee Casement

3. Ventry Beach – Slea Head Drive loop from Dingle Urban Electoral Division

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