Trail · County Kerry
Bolus Barracks Loop
5.9 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoop270 m climbNo dogs
This walk includes minor road, hillside paths and green road to reach the end of Bolus Head and pass along high cliffs before rising to the ruins of a signal tower perched on top of a steep climb and descending to return to the start. It offers spectacular views of cliffs, the Skelligs, St Finian's Bay, Ballinskelligs Bay and the open Atlantic Ocean.
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Outdoors in County Kerry this week
Best day outdoors: Fri, 9 Oct — a little daytime rain, windy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 11°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 11°Grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rain
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 4.3 km awayCé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)IslandBallinskelligsAdmire the sky blue waters of the Atlantic ocean from Ballinskelligs Pier (Cé Bhaile and Sceilg) on the edge of County Kerry.
Nature spot · 5.9 km awayCoomanaspicIslandVisit Coomanaspic Pass in County Kerry for spectacular panoramic views of the Iveragh peninsula.