Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Short Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
3 km
Time
1 hour
Format
Loop
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Green arrow on black background
Start Point
Cahirsiveen Sports Centre car park
Finish Point
Cahirsiveen Sports Centre car park
Nearest Town to Start
Cahirsiveen
Grid Ref.
V 467 802
Lat. and Long.
51.953306, -10.229849
This trail follows minor road, grassy field, farm road and open hillside as it brings the walker across the lower slopes of Castlequin Mountain, all the while offering spectacular views and scenery which include Cuas Crom Beach. Cahergall Stone Fort, Leacanabuaile Ring Fort, Killelan Mountain, Doulus Head, the River Ferta, Valentia Island and Skellig Michael.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Facilities
In Cahirsiveen: car parking, shops, restaurants, cafés, take-aways, pubs, accommodation, etc.
At trailhead: car parking
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 83
Public Transportation
Bus Eireann and Local Link Kerry buses stop in Cahirsiveen
Ger Cahill from Tipperary
Spectacular views, well marked route, did the Long Loop
Ann Stack from Kerry
I enjoyed walking on Castlequin Loop today with excellent signage, stiles, easy access & wonderful panoramic views.
Eamon Hanlon from Laois