Capture the Beauty of Slea Head Drive: A 3.5-Hour Photography & Sightseeing Adventure
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3.5 hours
Fitness Level
No hiking required; suited for all fitness levels
Overview
Explore Ireland’s scenic Dingle Peninsula on a guided 3.5-hour photography and sightseeing tour. Capture rugged cliffs, ancient sites, and hidden bays with expert tips that turn your snapshots into stunning keepsakes.
Slea Head Photo & Sightseeing Tour
3.5 hours • Visit spellbinding locations with expert instruction and guidance
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 3.5-hour photography tour along the stunning Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula. Discover breathtaking landscapes, receive expert tips to enhance your photography skills, and explore both iconic and hidden gems. Enjoy easy access to picturesque spots without strenuous walking, making it perfect for all photography enthusiasts.
We’ll explore any number of iconic locations and experience amazing vistas with ongoing tuition and tips to improve your holiday photography
Duration
3.5 hours
About
This photography and sightseeing tour follows the Slea Head Drive section of The Wild Atlantic Way, visiting the the iconic landscapes and locations around the western edge of the Dingle Peninsula. We explore the views from Slea Head, Coumeenoole Strand, Dunquin Pier, Clogher Head and Clogher Strand among other spots. If you’ve already visited these more popular locations, just say and we’ll do our very best to bring you to new places and views you’ve not experienced, perhaps a little more off the beaten track.
- Landscape and scenic photography at beautiful and stunning locations
- Expert instruction, guidance and insight on ways to improve your holiday photography.
- All locations easily accessible using paths from the minibus.
- No strenuous walking or climbing.
- Ideal for any level of interest, ability and experience of photography
- Improve your photography with any camera, device or phone
More info
Our minibus picks you up in Dingle at your accommodation or at a prearranged meeting point and time, and takes you from location to location through the amazing scenery of the Dingle Peninsula. As we travel between locations we’ll take the smaller back roads which wind and amble through the rural heart of the peninsula, stopping to take in some outstanding vistas that are never seen from the main roads.
What to bring
- Bring your camera, phone or absolutely any device that takes photos or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the tour
Adventure Tips
Bring a tripod for stable, sharp photos
A lightweight, travel-friendly tripod will help you capture long exposures and sharper landscape shots.
Dress in layers to stay comfortable
Weather can change quickly along Slea Head—wear layers to adjust to wind, sun, and occasional rain.
Charge your camera battery fully
You’ll be shooting for several hours, so ensure your equipment is powered up to avoid missing any shots.
Use polarizing filters for rich skies
A circular polarizer helps reduce glare and deepen blue skies in your photos.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Chough
- Peregrine falcon
History
The Gallarus Oratory along Slea Head is one of Ireland’s best-preserved early Christian stone churches, dating back over 1,300 years.
Conservation
Local guides emphasize Leave No Trace principles to protect fragile coastal habitats and minimize visitor impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Dingle
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Camera with manual settings
Allows you to control aperture and shutter speed for creative shots.
Weatherproof jacket
Protects against wind and rain common in early spring.
spring specific
Wide-angle lens
Ideal for capturing sweeping coastal landscapes.
Travel tripod
Stabilizes the camera for long exposure and low light photography.