Location
The Perfect base for exploring
Camp is a small village at the foot of the Slieve Mish Mountains nestled on the Dingle Peninsula on the Wild Atlantic Way.
The perfect base location to explore the Dingle Peninsula just a short drive from these must visit locations:
- Tralee - 15 Mins
- Castlegregory - 15 Mins
- Inch - 15 Mins
- Annascaul - 15 Mins
- Brandon & Cloghane 30 mins
- Dingle - 30 Mins
- Slea Head Drive - 40 mins
- Killarney - 45 mins
- Coach Field is on the “most beautiful place on earth”, the Dingle Peninsula. Tralee is only 10 miles to the east and Dingle Town only 20 miles to the west.
- Our pods are purpose built (2017) and have all you could ever wish for including lots of inspiration for toastiness, electricity and get this ….FREE WIFI. Camping with wifi, how very posh!! And with free Wifi you have the added bonus of showing off your amazing snaps to all your friends on Instagram.
- We are on The Dingle Way and The Kerry Camino, aka Walker’s paradise.
- We can provide you with bedding kits and breakfast hampers, so really all you need to do is bring yourself.
- We are family friendly with pods designed specifically for families and groups.
- We are located bang on the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Lots and lots of beaches.
- And if you want to ‘live it up’ Ashe’s Pub and Restaurant is right next door.
So much to do –so many places to explore - don’t waste a minute………
Recommended activities for glamping guests
- Beach – 10 minute walk or 5 minute drive – playground on the way
- Local walk – Visit the stepping stones on the river Finglas – At main exit turn
right - walk up road for approx. 1km and turn left on to Dingle Way walk –
500m down the lane you will find the stepping stones. - Killelton Medieval Church - keep walking east along the Dingle way until you
come to Killelton Church which is a medieval church. The structure date back to the ninth century AD. Allow one hour each way. - Sandy Feet Pet Farm – 7 minute drive – 15 minute walk – visit a beautiful farm setting with the most adorable rare pets to greet you.
- Inch beach - 20 minute drive – take the scenic route over Bóthar na gCloch – at exit turn right and keep going uphill until you come down the other side – the scenery is spectacular. Swimming, surfing and wild walks.
- Annascaul Village – 20 minute drive - Visit Annascaul lake and the home of the famous explorer Tom Crean – The South pole Inn.
- Gleantenassig woods and lakes – 15 minute drive – loop walks – boardwalk around upper lake - picnic areas.
- Castlegregory and Maharees – 10 minute drive – watersports – surfing and scuba diving – horse trekking.
- Stradbally & Fermoyle Beach – 20 minute drive – experience a wild open beach – ideal for surfing enthusiasts or a good invigorating walk!
- Brandon & Cloghane – 30 minute drive – Visit beautiful Cloghane Village and Brandon Bay – drive all the way to the edge of the earth which is the spectacular Brandon point.
- Dingle and Slea Head – 35+ minute drive – take the scenic route over Conor Pass and stop off to visit Pedlars lake on the way. Drive out past Dingle to do the Slea Head Drive – make a few stops as the scenery is outstanding – look out for An Fear Marbh, The Three Sisters and the Blasket Centre. The amazing Ventry beach is also on the route.
- The Great Blasket Island – The boat trip to the blasket is out of this world. Experience the remote beauty of Peig Sayers home – walk along the white strand and say hello to all the seals. A truly unforgettable experience.
- Dingle Town – 35 minute drive - Take a boat trip around Dingle Bay to see beautiful dolpins, whales and other wild sea life. Take a walk around town and savour the local food and crafts.
- Blennerville Windmill Centre – 12 minute drive – A world famous landmark – enjoy the tour of the mill and exhibition centre.
- Tralee Town – 15 minute drive – great shopping – The Aqua Dome – Tralee Bay Wetlands centre – Cinema Tralee Omniplex – Ashe Museum – Tralee Town Park – visit the beautiful Rose gardens - Ballyseedy Woods – great walks!
- Manor West Shopping Centre , Tralee–20 minute drive - lots of shops - bowling alley - Bowling Buddies
History
Tralee
Tralee, made famous for The Rose of Tralee International Festival has all the things you would expect from Kerry’s capital town. Step back to 1450 where you can get ‘down and dirty’ with the citizens of Tralee or solve a medieval murder mystery, then The Kerry County Museum is right up your street. Check out the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Siamsa Tíre, for some toe tapping Irish Culture. You never know, you might even pick up an Irish Dance step or two.
If you haven’t got the courage to brave the Atlantic then Tralee has numerous swimming pools where the temperature may be more to your liking. BUT, nothing quite compares to a dip in the Maharees.
Camp / Castlegregory
Castlegregory
Feel the sand between your toes. This area of the Wild Atlantic Way has the longest beach in Ireland, twelve miles in total, stretching from the Maharees, through Castlegregory and on to Cloghane. Of course, with twelve miles of beach there are going to be lots and lots of outdoor activities. You are really spoilt for choice; water sports of all sorts, horse riding and angling. If all this sound like too much exertion, don’t sweat it, there are lots of great pubs and restaurants to mingle with the locals (be warned, there are some great characters in this region, it could possibly lead to a very long night).
If you are planning your trip around September, make sure to take in the Camp Annual Sheep Fair, which rumour has it, is the oldest surviving sheep fair in Ireland dating back to the 18th century.
Glentenassig Forest is one of Kerry’s greatest kept secrets, and if we were 100% honest, we would probably like to keep it this way. This peaceful spot has streams, lakes, forest, waterfalls and dramatic cliffs. I’m sure if Lord of the Rings knew about this they would be here within 24 hours!!
Tommy’s Top Five things to do in Castlegregory:
- Make sure to visit one of the local pubs to take in a Traditional Irish Music Session.
- Take a surfing lesson or at the very least dip your toes in the wild Atlantic.
- Try bacon and cabbage in the picture perfect Ashe’s pub.
- Even if your not here for The Dingle Way or The Kerry Camino, make sure to take a shorter stroll around the amazing landscape.
- Get chatting to a local!
The Kerry Camino
If walking is your game, you’ve picked the right place to play.
Want to act Saintly by following the Pilgrim trail of St Brendan? Starting at St. John’s Church in Tralee, passing through Annascaul (home to Tom Crean) and Camp (that’s us) and ending in St. John’s Church, Dingle. For full bragging rights, register at Tralee Tourist Office, pick up a log book and stop off along the way to collect your walker’s stamps.
For more see The Kerry Camino website www.kerrycamino.com so be sure to come back and book your first night’s stay with us.
County Kerry
We may be a bit biased but we can confidently say that County Kerry contains some of Ireland's most iconic scenery. There is so much to see and do from this small county of less than 2,000 square miles. With rugged sea cliffs and soft golden strands, stone walls kissing grasses of 40 shades of green, peppered by mushy bogs and empowering mountain ranges, Kerry will excite your mind and body.
From golfers to walkers and surfers to spa goers, Kerry has you covered.
Now, the people of Kerry, we can’t tell if it our inquisitive nature (some may call it nosiness) or our genuine love of people but we love to host. Tourism is simply in our DNA.
Critically acclaimed Dingle band, Walking on Cars, love their home on the Wild Atlantic Way and have even pinned a song about it. Have a listen https://youtu.be/Jd3F3WYlKZE
Even Chris Evans from Top Gear LOVED Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula
Walking Routes
If you do only one thing when you visit Coach Field Camp, that’s take a stroll on one of the numerous walking trails that we are blessed to have on our doorstep. Here are just a few within close proximity but there are plenty more. For more inspiration visit www.activeme.ie
- Conor Pass & Coradghskerda Mountain Looped Walk 10KM – approx 4 hours, Moderate Level
- Maghanabo & Glennahoo Valley Looped Walk 10KM – approx 4 hours, Moderate Level
- Curraheen Derrymore Loop Walk 17KM – approx 9 hours, Strenuous Level
- Dismantles Railway from Camp to Castlegregory 10KM – approx 4 hours, Moderate Level
- Blasket Island Heritage Loop 4KM – approx 1 hour, Easy Level
- Brackloon Loop Walk Annascaul 7KM – approx 3 hours, Moderate Level
- Camp & Corrin Mountains 12KM – approx 4 hours, Moderate Level
- Camp Circle Walking Route 5KM – approx 1.5 hours, Easy Level
- Derrymore Loop Walking Route 8KM – approx 5 hours, Strenuous Level
- The Magharees Walking Loop 11KM- approx 4 hours, Easy Level
- Annascaul Lake to Beenoskee Mountains 12KM – approx 5 hours, Moderate Level
- Glanteenassig Woods 8KM – approx 2 hours, Easy Level