Eask Tower
Eask Tower
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Indiana35 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Quick hike just out of town with amazing views! Most of Slea Head Drive is packed with tourists and you don't get time to just enjoy the view. This is the opposite of that. It is up a steep hill, but the trail is good, so take your time and you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the bay on side and the ocean on the other. The owners of the field are so friendly and we were happy to pay them 2 Euros each to park and hike.
Written September 12, 2024
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derob
Ghent, Belgium66 contributions
Jul 2023
Nice an simple walk - provides an excellent view of dingle as well as of the cliffs surrounding it. A must do when in Dingle. It is an easy drive from the village, there is parking for about 7 cars (if all of them park sensibly), and a 2 Euro fee via a honesty box. The walk takes under 30 minutes, and may be a bit muddy or slippery if it is wet, or you may get eaten by a local sheep. The tower was a signal for ships entering Dingle harbour (there was an similar tower east of the entrance, ships had to go precisely in between). The little windowless structure was a WWII observation post, there are many along the Irish coast.
Written July 27, 2023
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Paul M
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Jun 2023 • Couples
I have always wanted to hike to this tower when we come to Dingle. Well we did on a beautiful clear morning. It cost two Euros each to hike across this very nice couple’s farm land to the tower. It is essentially a four wheeler road you follow to the top. It is steep at the beginning going straight up then you go through a series of switchbacks to the tower. Not a long hike at all. Magnificent views of Dingle and the peninsula. Well worth the two Euros and the effort it takes to get to the tower. I am very glad we took the sort hike. Make sure you close the gates behind you so the sheep do not get out.
Written June 5, 2023
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Lois A
Fredericksburg, VA187 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
This was one of our favorites. The views are incredible! The walk up to the tower looked hard, and I almost changed my mind, but the lady taking the money (I think the owner) jokingly encouraged me. SO glad we did it! Lots and lots and lots of sheep poop. I thought I avoided it, but had it all over the bottoms of my shoes by the time we got back down. The woman had a hose and brush to clean our shoes. She even filled our water bottles for us.
Written October 8, 2023
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Brian S
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Jul 2022
Short drive (maybe 12 minutes) from downtown Dingle. It's a pretty easy walk up a steep hill. Probably 90 minutes round trip. The views from the top are amazing, all the way across the water to Skellig Michael Island plus 360 degrees. Leave a few bucks in the box at the base for the landlord who lives across the street. I heard he has to buy insurance for the property. The hike is well worth whatever you want to contribute.
Written July 25, 2022
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Patricia E
Cascais, Portugal18 contributions
Jun 2021
We had a lovely chat with the lady who collects a small sum for access to this walk. The first part is full of sheep poo but shoes can be cleaned at the farm afterwards - all good organic stuff as was pointed out to us! The view from the tower was amazing and the foxgloves and other wild flowers were beautiful. We sat and read our books at the top as it was a lovely day.
Written June 29, 2021
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Joanne M
Dublin, Ireland44 contributions
Nov 2020
Always outstanding at Eask Tower - and on return journey after long ( essential) work days to hang out beside roaring fire in evening with the knowledge that I wake up to a stunning view and terrific brekkie by Anne. Next time I come will hopefully be for fun only. Hats off every time for terrific service and hospitality by Anne, Michael, Tom and Colm. 100% recommend.
Written November 9, 2020
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Martin W
County Cork, Ireland164 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A lovely 25 minute walk up the hill to the tower. Great views over the harbour to Dingle and out across the bay all the way to the Skellig islands. The land owner charges €2. He provides parking and a WC.
Written August 30, 2023
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Travelwear
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Mar 2015 • Family
It is extremely difficult to find Eask Tower, there are no signs for it anywhere, it has no address, and cannot be found on a GPS. The best way to find it is to follow the signs for Slea Head Drive out of Dingle. You will come to a straightaway with woods on the left and homes on the right at the end there are a number of signs, including a sign for Holden Leather. Follow the signs for Holden Leather until you get to one that says "the final stretch" and goes off to the left. Keep going round to the right and the entrance to the tower will be on the right. There is just a small building with a hand written sign on the front of it. It took us about an hour to find the place and the rest of my family didn't want to hike the quarter of a mile or so to the top of the hill in the rain, so I can't say anything about the tower itself. I just wanted to give others a better chance of finding the place.
Written March 15, 2015
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Freedom5343
Milford Haven Wales1 contribution
Unsure what to do one day - the choice is huge - we were advised to go and climb 'that hill over there'. I had looked at that dalek every time we visited on holiday and wondered what it was for. Having read a bit of the history, that it was built during the time of the famine to give the residents some employment as well as to point the way to the harbour entrance, we set off.
We parked at the bottom of the 'hill', paid our euro and started the (thankfully) zig-zag climb. Amazingly, there were times that we couldn't see the tower - a lot of sheep though. When we reached the top - what a view! Absolutely stunning, breathtaking - all the cliches don't even come close. Take time out to visit - it's well worth the climb!
We parked at the bottom of the 'hill', paid our euro and started the (thankfully) zig-zag climb. Amazingly, there were times that we couldn't see the tower - a lot of sheep though. When we reached the top - what a view! Absolutely stunning, breathtaking - all the cliches don't even come close. Take time out to visit - it's well worth the climb!
Written May 21, 2004
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Can you walk from Dingle town to get to Eask tower? If so how long would it take
Written October 11, 2018
Yes you can. Walk out toward distillery, left over the bridge, left on road by riding stables and out aways. I thin 45-60 mins is about right and also an easy bIke ride. There can be traffic from the bridge to the turnoff. More leisurely route would be on parallel road about a quarter mile in from main road, but that would be better for bikes not walking.
Written October 11, 2018
Are you able to take dogs on this walk or are there restrictions based on it being on private land?
Written August 15, 2018
I would go by and ask the land owner out of courtesy. There are farm sheep in fields, so the owner may want to know if you have a lead or that your dog is under good voice control. We did meet the lady of the property and she was kind and graceful. I am sure if you ask, they may consider it!
Written August 15, 2018
Are you able to take dogs on this walk or are there restrictions based on it being on private land?
Written August 15, 2018
I am so sorry, but I do not know the answer. We did not have a dog, and did notice one way or another.
Written August 15, 2018
We will be travelling with a toddler. Reading the comments I understand that it won't be possible with a stroller. Is the way up possible with a baby carrier? or is it too steep or too bumpy to have a baby on the back and climb up safely?
Thanks
Written July 5, 2018
Hi, no problem to get up the hill with a baby carrier on you back or front. it is safe, sometime wet & muddy, but no difficulties at all.
Written July 7, 2018
Where do you park? Is there a landmark of any kind to help us find the starting point?
Written March 5, 2018
The landmark is a little hut which is easy to spot. We parked near it in a small, gravel area. You will also see Eask Tower high up on the hill for more reference. I also believe there were one or two signs.
Written March 6, 2018
arharig
Brunswick, Maryland
Where do you park and how long does this venture take from beginning to end, leaving enough room to enjoy the view from the top? Thank you!
Written April 18, 2016
There's a small car parking area (free) by the roadside opposite the farm where a sign invites you to wash your boots at the end. Inside the gate there's a small hut where you can leave a donation out of season. From there to the top is about 20 minutes for most able-bodied people. Allow 20 minutes at the top and 20 coming down means an hour. However you could easily spend 2hrs if you have time, since the views are so beautiful and most days it's very peaceful. Especially if there's been rain of late then take boots as the ground going up from the gate gets very muddy.
Written April 19, 2016
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