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Wildlife & Nature Photography on Beara Peninsula Tour with Dingle Darkroom - Cork

Wildlife & Nature Photography on Beara Peninsula Tour with Dingle Darkroom

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

9 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness recommended for walking and vehicle transfers.

Overview

Discover the wild beauty of Ireland’s Beara Peninsula with this comprehensive photography and sightseeing tour. Capture waterfalls, coastlines, and ancient stone circles in one unforgettable day.

Dingle, County Kerry

Beara Peninsula Photo & Sightseeing Tour

9 hours • Explore superb locations for photogaphers & sightseeing

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About This Adventure

Embark on a captivating 9-hour journey through the serene Beara Peninsula, where narrow roads unveil breathtaking vistas, ancient stone circles, and charming villages. Perfect for photographers of all levels, this tour offers expert tips and stunning backdrops, including waterfalls and rugged coastlines, ensuring unforgettable memories in a magical landscape.

Visit the most tranquil peninsula and discover a wealth of heritage and magical locations for you and your camera to explore!

Duration

9 hours

About

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

Dress for variable weather

Bring waterproof layers and sturdy shoes as the weather can change quickly.

Bring ample memory cards

Ensure you have enough storage for all your shots, especially in scenic spots.

Use a zoom lens for wildlife

A telephoto lens helps capture seals and seabirds without disturbance.

Arrive early for soft light

Capture the landscape during the golden hour for stunning images.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Seals
  • Seabirds

History

The Beara Peninsula’s ancient stone circles date back over 4,000 years, testimony to early Irish civilizations.

Conservation

Tour operators promote responsible photography and respect for wildlife and natural sites, supporting local conservation efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Camera with manual controls

Essential

Allows you to adjust settings for capturing the best shots in varying light conditions.

Wide-angle lens

Ideal for capturing expansive landscape vistas.

Tripod

Supports steady shots during sunrise or sunset photography.

Weather-resistant gear

Protects your equipment from rain and spray along the coast.