Dún Beag Fort and Visitor Centre on the Dingle Peninsula
Dún Beag fort is a small but impressive and elaborate example of a promontory fort and its location makes it one of the most dramatic archaeological sites on the Dingle Peninsula. Built on a sheer cliff which projects South into Dingle Bay at the base of Mount Eagle, it’s extensive archeological excavation was undertaken in the late 1970’s.
History of Dun Beag Fort - Dún Beag Fort
The Archaeological Monument of Dun Beag Fort, which translates in Irish as the little fort, is a beautiful example of a promontory fort on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry with its distinctive rows of defences and spectacular views over Dingle Bay to …
Plan Your Visit - Dún Beag Fort
Dún Beag Fort Visitor Centre is located on the Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula. Slea Head Drive overlooks some of the worlds most spectacular scenery with vast views of the UNESCO Skellig Islands, Iveragh Peninsula and the Wild Atlantic Ocean.
The Experience - Dún Beag Fort
Visiting Dún Beag Fort. Just 15 minutes from the popular town of Dingle on the spectacular Slea Head drive lies an Iron Age Fort called Dún Beag.
OPW Conservation Works - Dún Beag Fort
The location of Dún Beag Fort is making it vulnerable to natural weather events and is threatening the site’s existence. The fort suffered from extensive coastal erosion in the early 19th century, and in 1977 the Office of Public Works (OPW) carried out an archaeological excavation to record the site and its history before any further damage ...
Explore the Dingle Peninsula - Dún Beag Fort
Just a short distance along the coast road from Dún Beag Fort is the cross at Slea Head. This viewpoint offers some of the most impressive views of the Blasket Islands. The Blasket Islands are a group of uninhabited islands just off the coast of the Slea Head Drive.
Getting Here - Dún Beag Fort
Dún Beag Fort Visitor Centre is located on the Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula, overlooking some of the worlds most spectacular scenery with vast views of the UNESCO Skellig Islands, Iveragh Peninsula and the Wild Atlantic Ocean.
FAQs - Dún Beag Fort
Is the fort and visitor centre open all year round? We operate regular tours on a 7 day a week basis from April-October. Outside of this we are closed throughout the winter months.
Dún Beag Fort Visitor Centre Booking Page
Dún Beag Fort Visitor Centre Fahan, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Get Directions; Tel: +353 66 915 9070; Email: info@dunbeagfort.com
Group Tours - Dún Beag Fort
Group Tours of Dún Beag Fort. There is a maximum group size for people down in the fort at any one time, and a maximum of 40 people in the audio visual room. So for larger groups, we rotate certain elements of the tour so that everyone can enjoy the tour comfortably.