Glanageenty - Lenihan Loop

Annual Closure Notice:
Some of the property traversed by the Glanageenty Loops is private property. Access is available by kind permission of all the landowners/holders on the route. It is understood that persons entering do so by permission with the consent of the landowner and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of right. As further evidence of the permissive nature of the access, the route will be closed for one day on the 30th November each year in agreement with the landowners. Nothing in this notice shall impact or address any pre-existing public rights of way.

Walking
County Kerry
5/5
4 reviews
Grade Moderate
Length 5.6 km
Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Format Loop
Ascent 120 m
Dogs Allowed Yes
Waymarking Blue arrow on white background
Start Point
Bernard Collins Memorial Car Park at Glanageenty Wood
Finish Point
Bernard Collins Memorial Car Park at Glanageenty Wood
Nearest Town to Start Castleisland
Grid Ref. Q 945 143
Lat. and Long. 52.26914, -9.544

This loop is very enjoyable, running through forest and along river bank on forest road, track and path, with wonderful variety and some beautiful views of Carrauntoohil, Mount Brandon and Tralee Bay. It is steeped in history, folklore and flora and fauna and offers peace and tranquility.

Maps and other information

Trail Management

Facilities

Castleisland - car parking, shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, accomodation
At trailhead - car parking

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 71
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

None

5/5
10/11/2020

Elaine from Cork

Fantastic walk with beautiful views. Very well laid out : 3 different lengths to suit everyone. Very well maintained by Coilte. Well done 👏

Note from Sport Ireland Outdoors: These trails are maintained by John Lenihan and North East and West Kerry Development - Most of these three trails are on private land so Coillte has very little involvement in them.
5/5
09/11/2015

Michael from Kerry

Great views, well planned out and a brilliant way to pass a few hours.
5/5
06/07/2014

Kevin from Kerry

Did this walk not long after the bad storm. Few great trees down at the start but nothing you couldn't go around or over. Actually amid the carnage it was fun to climb over trees . It was a bad Saturday and I had the walk to myself except for the two Donkeys I met, This walk is a must it's so beautiful and peaceful in the old woods and using some old tracts.Great history.

Will definatly go back again and again
5/5
03/31/2013

Mary from Kerry

Did walk on Good Friday 29-3-13 with my husband and 11year old daughter. It was just a brilliant experience. Would urge anyone with a free hour or two to do this walk - so full of peace, tranquility and beautiful scenery.

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