Sunday morning, we woke up at Inch Beach Campground to the most gorgeous weather of the trip. 70 degrees and sunny with a light breeze.
Inch Beach is just across the street from the campground. But instead of walking down…
…we drove down!
The sand here was fine and soft. Water temp was surprisingly warm but not too warm— perfect for a refreshing swim.
We went for a dip, and so did the horses!
Breakfast on the beach! Eggs, fruit, and potato pancakes that Claire sent us off with.
Having arrived after sunset last night, seeing Inch beach in the daylight was the best surprise. Surrounded by mountains and beautiful, calm waves, we sat and soaked up this magical place for a few hours. The sun and ocean swim felt amazing.
We met some very nice locals here who asked about the van and gave us some tips about where to visit in Kerry!
Soon, it was time to pack up and head 30 minutes west, to our next stop.
Making our way down Slae Head Drive: a skinny, winding coastal road. The views were breathtaking.
30 minutes later, we arrived in the small town of Dingle. Parking is a hot commodity in this popular destination!
Thanks to the friendly workers in Spar convenience store we were able to leave the van there while we walked around town.
It hardly took any time at all for us to realize why we’ve heard so many wonderful things about Dingle.
Once challenged by overpopulation and poverty during the Great Famine, cozy Dingle has flourished since the introduction of trains and modern transportation. Over one million people visit Dingle each year.
Hadleigh’s father, Michael highly recommended a stop at Dick Mack’s. A pub and a working leather shop since 1899!
Thank you Dad for recommending this awesome Pub – Dick Mack’s. No wonder this was also a highlighted stop on the Ireland walking cards that Karen gifted us!
Continuing to make our way around town, stumbling into cute shops, galleries, and pubs left and right, we couldn’t help but veer from our original plans to leave town by 5pm.
Instead, we pivoted to a recommendation from one of the friendly young chaps at the Spar gas station (where we parked): Dingle Bridge House.
Originally constructed in 1860 as a private residence, Dingle Bridge House has since been converted into a pub and campervan site out back!
Van safely parked for the night, we could continue venturing around Dingle on foot.
Live traditional music during a delicious dinner at The Dingle Pub. After dinner, we were surprised to hear many country music songs played. It’s astonishing how much we’ve heard American country music played at pubs across Ireland.
Tomorrow, we head to the most western point of the country!
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