Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane
~2 days · 29.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane is known for
Stages 5–6 of Dingle Way is an official 43 km point-to-point section from Dunquin trail node (OSM node 274638403) to Cloghane trail node (OSM node 279772565).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 7,060 ft over 29.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.6 mi · 36%
- Downhill 9.3 mi · 32%
- Flat 9.6 mi · 32%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane scores 17/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane take?
Most backpackers hike the Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 29.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane?
The Dingle Way — Stages 5–6: Dunquin to Cloghane climbs roughly 4,190 ft total — about 142 ft per mile, topping out near 2,152 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.