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The Pilgrim Route, Ireland: what it is and when to go
The Pilgrim Route is a hiking trail (Cosán na Naomh) in Ireland (Dingle). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Local name
- Cosán na Naomh
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 111 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sportireland.ie
- Trail network
- Regional
- Run by
- Spórt Éireann
- Coordinates
- 52.18381, -10.31756
What it is and where
The Pilgrim Route is a hiking trail (Cosán na Naomh) in Ireland (Dingle).
Ancient pilgrim's path.
It is in Dingle, where this site lists 46 more places to see, 5.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.18381, -10.31756; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- Regional
- Run by
- Spórt Éireann
It is one of the Hiking places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit The Pilgrim Route is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:28
- DecBetter not7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- KilmalkedarEcclesiastical site in County Kerry, Ireland1.5 km
- Caherdorgan NorthCircular cashel with five clocháns in County Kerry1.6 km
- St. Brendan's OratoryOratory in County Kerry, Ireland1.6 km
- Gallarus OratoryChurch in County Kerry, Ireland2.5 km
- Gallarus CastleCastle in County Kerry, Ireland2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Hiking
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
- Dingle Way: walking trail in Ireland
- Kerry Way: walking trail in County Kerry, Ireland
- International Appalachian Trail: long-distance hiking trail in Eastern United States and Canada
- Western Way: long-distance trail in Ireland
- North Kerry Way: long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland
Every Ireland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Pilgrim Route?
It is a hiking trail (Cosán na Naomh in the local language) in Ireland.
When is the best time to visit The Pilgrim Route?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to The Pilgrim Route?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 111 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kilmalkedar, Caherdorgan North, St. Brendan's Oratory. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.