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Land Adventures & Photography on Beara Peninsula with Dingle Darkroom - Cork

Land Adventures & Photography on Beara Peninsula with Dingle Darkroom

Killarneymoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

9 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate physical activity, comfortable walking and some hills involved

Overview

Discover Ireland’s lesser-known wonder on the Beara Peninsula with a private photography and sightseeing tour. Capture stunning landscapes, ancient sites, and charming villages—perfect for outdoor lovers and shutterbugs alike.

Dingle, County Kerry

Beara Peninsula Photo & Sightseeing PRIVATE Tour

9 hours • Explore superb locations for photogaphers & sightseeing

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About This Adventure

Embark on a private 9-hour tour of the enchanting Beara Peninsula, where narrow roads unveil breathtaking vistas, ancient stone circles, and charming villages. Perfect for photographers of all levels, capture stunning landscapes or simply soak in the serene beauty, with expert tips to enhance your photography skills along the way.

A Private tour that visits the most tranquil peninsula and discovers a wealth of heritage and magical locations for you and your camera to explore!

Duration

9 hours

About

This is a private tour and can be tailored to your requirements. Pick up and drop off anywhere in Co. Kerry

The Beara Peninsula is peaceful due to its narrow roads that leave the main road and weave their way through a magical backdrop of amazing vistas, heritage sites and brightly painted houses in the villages. Passing through endless panoramas, this tour leads you to scenic stone circles, and atmospheric ruins set in the rural scenery. We follow narrow lanes that meander through the remote valleys, discovering wondrous scenery as we journey beside crystal clear lakes and the rugged coastline.

Bring your camera, phone or any device that takes photos and capture wonderful images, improving your photography with ongoing tips and advice, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the tour of all the fabulous locations that we'll visit.

This tour is ideal for any level of interest, ability and experience of photography and I'm also more than happy to use my photography skills to capture wonderful memories of you and your group in this amazing landscape.

  • Panoramic views of the mountains and landscape
  • Explore the back roads that lead into remote valleys
  • Waterfalls, lakes, and rivers
  • Forests, woodlands and farmland
  • Charismatic abandoned farm buildings and stone ruins
  • Atmospheric Stone Circles
  • Ideal for any level of interest, ability and experience of photography
  • Improve your photography with any camera, device or phone

More info

Arriving on the Beara Peninsula we'll visit the glaciated valley at Inchiquin to visit the Uragh Stone Circle and view the wonderful waterfall at the back of the valley. We then take a scenic pass on the way to the Glanmore Lake area, with an option to visit Derreen Gardens. We can visit the Ardgroom Stone Circle, located on the hillside, a mile away from the village, before we follow the Ring of Beara around the Kilcatherine area and the colourful villages of Eyeries and Allihies. As well as astounding scenic views, the rugged coastline gives us the photogenic Beara Bowl as well as a number of old engine houses from the mining era to capture. Leaving Allihies by another scenic pass we have the options of visiting Garnish Beach, The Cable Car to Dursey Island and the ruins of Dunboy Castle on our way to the fishing town of Castletown-Bearhaven. The amazing scenery continues with a tour over the Healy Pass and panoramic views of the peninsula on our way back to our meeting point.

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 multiple camera batteries

Ensure your batteries are charged and you have spares, as you'll be shooting throughout the day.

Wear sturdy walking shoes

The terrain includes uneven paths and village streets that require good footwear.

Pack weather-appropriate clothing

Ireland’s weather can change rapidly—layer up to stay comfortable.

Carry a tripod for landscape shots

A tripod will help you capture sharper images in varying light conditions.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Atlantic puffins
  • Irish hares

History

The Beara Peninsula features ancient stone circles that date back over 4,000 years, linked to prehistoric communities.

Conservation

The tour emphasizes low-impact travel practices to preserve the area's natural beauty and historic sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Camera and lenses

Essential

To capture the diverse landscapes and details of the ancient sites.

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

For navigating uneven roads and village streets comfortably.

Weatherproof clothing

Essential

Stay dry and warm as weather can change quickly in Ireland.

spring; summer; fall; winter specific

Tripod

Helps in low-light conditions and for steady landscape shots.