Wild Atlantic Aways · Things to Do in Kerry · Dingle
Slea Head Drive
Scenic drive · 40 min from our homes · Best for a full day’s exploring
Cliffs, beehive huts and Blasket island views on the Dingle loop.
Photo: Philcomanforterie, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Slea Head Drive is the spectacular western loop of the Dingle Peninsula, part of the Wild Atlantic Way. The route winds past dramatic sea cliffs, ancient beehive huts and early Christian sites, with constant views out to the Blasket Islands. Highlights include Coumeenoole Beach, the Gallarus Oratory and countless spots to stop for photos.
Highlights
- Ancient beehive huts & the Gallarus Oratory
- Coumeenoole Beach and dramatic sea cliffs
- Views to the abandoned Blasket Islands
More around Dingle: Cross at Slea Head, Dingle Marina, Conor Pass, Dingle Town