Glanageenty Loop

Hiking Moderate

County

Kerry

Distance

3.7 km

Duration

1.3 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

170 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Bernard Collins Memorial Car Park at Glanageenty Wood
  • Dogs allowed

This loop has a peaceful and tranquil setting where birdlife abounds. It follows forest tracks, riverbank and open country along the Glanageenty River and through woodlands, passing the site of a Desmond Castle. There are glorious vistas of Carrauntoohil, the Gap of Dunloe and Mount Brandon.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

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Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.

Along the way

Heritage & points of interest

Nature & wildlife

Common Carder BeeSmall Flecked Mining BeeYellow SallyHeatherFireweed

Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.

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