Question 1

Is this an endurance type event?

Accepted Answer

The DIngle Way Challenge is  a walking event  that you can enjoy with other walking enthusiasts as you trek through this area of natural beauty. The Challenge  route will be on old walkways and on some minor roadways that you should be able to walk at a comfortable pace to finish by the cut off time

Question 2

Is the Dingle Way Challenge a race?

Accepted Answer

The DWC is not a race. You can walk at a pace that is comfortable for you and allows  you to complete whatever section of the route you undertake by 4pm i.e. will have signed off as completed at a checkpoint along the route or in Cloghane.

Question 3

What age do you have to be to participate in the Dingle Way Challenge?

Accepted Answer

The  minimum age limit is 18 years of age to participate.

Question 4

What happens at Check-in on the morning of the event?

Accepted Answer

At Check-in you will be asked to
•	sign a waiver, 
•	confirm what stages you intend completing.
You will get your participant numbers to affix (i)  to your outer clothing and be clearly visible for the duration of the walk (ii) externally to the bag you will have on the walk & (iii) to your 2nd bag.

Question 5

Do I have to carry spare clothes etc. in my backpack on the walk?

Accepted Answer

Each participant can have a 2nd bag for spare clothes, extra snacks, etc. This bag will be transported to the end of each stage where you can access it, and again at the finish of the route. Of course you should have sufficient gear for each stage in the bag with you on the walk.

Question 6

My dog accompanies me on a lot of my walks can I bring my dog on the DWC?

Accepted Answer

Dogs, on leads or otherwise, are not permitted on the Challenge.

Dingle Way Challenge 2025 - Sunday 1st June