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Ballydavid Cliff Walk

3.11 miles (5 km)

Open Streetmap This popular coastal walk takes you along the cliff top path in Ballydavid on the Dingle Peninsula of County Kerry.
The walk runs for about 5km heading north along a section of the Dingle Way, a circular waymarked footpath running through the area. You can start off at the car park in Ballydavid and then follow the trail along the fairly flat coastal path to the Radio Masts. Along the way there are some wonderful views over the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding hills and countryside.
You can extend your walk by continuing along the circular Dingle Way in either direction. If you were to head east for example you could visit Annascaul Lake. The picturesque lake sits in a wonderful remote spot surrounded by mountains and a beautiful river valley.

Ballydavid Cliff Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

After your walk you could enjoy some refreshment at Tigh TP. The pub is in a great location next to the beach and the pier in the village. You can sit outside and enjoy a wonderful view with your meal.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head south along the Dingle Way and you could visit Slea Head. There are some interesting ancient huts, the pretty Coumeenoole Beach and Dunmore Head to visit here. The scenic headland is notable as the westernmost point of Ireland and provides great views to Blasket Island.

Photos

Ballydavid Pier - geograph.org.uk - 2447692

Ballydavid Pier. Baile na nGall (Irish, meaning "town of the foreigners)

Pointe Bhaile na nGall - geograph.org.uk - 318466

Looking southwest towards Pointe Bhaille na nGall with the beach near Baile an Fheirtearaigh in the distance.

Coast towards Ballydavid Head - geograph.org.uk - 318479

Coast towards Ballydavid Head. A breezy evening with the setting sun breaking through and highlighting the cliffs.

Radio Mast near Baile na Ngall - geograph.org.uk - 17745

Radio Mast near Baile na Ngall. The low powered radio mast is situated in the south western section of the square, this picture having been taken from the road, looking WSW.

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GPS Files

GPX File

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