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Introducing West of Dingle
At the tip of the peninsula is the Slea Head drive along the R559. It has the greatest concentration of ancient sites in Kerry, if not the whole of Ireland. Specialist guides on sale in An Café Liteártha and the tourist office in Dingle list the most interesting and accessible sites.
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This part of the peninsula is a Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) area. The landscape is dramatic, escpecialy in shifting mist, although full-on sea fog obliterates everything. For the best views, it’s best to follow the Slea Head drive in a clockwise direction. Cross the bridge west of Dingle and keep straight on to Ventry. Beyond Ventry the road hugs the coast past Dunbeg Fort, then rou nd the rocky outposts of Slea Head and Dunmore Head. Continuing along the coast to Dunquin, then turning east to Ballyferriter, the views of the Blasket Islands give way to views of 951m-high Mt Brandon and its neighbours. Beyond Ballyferriter is the Gallarus Oratory and numerous other historic sites, not to mention a confusing clutter of lanes. From Gallarus, the R599 circles back to Dingle.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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