Trail · County Kerry
Cailleach Beara Loop - Bonane Beara
9.9 km4 hrChallengingLoop390 m climbNo dogs
This loop takes you up Releagh Hill and from the valley floor to the heights of Esk Mountain with a fine ridge walk to Turner's Rock. On laneways, woodland tracks, cross country and hillside, there are fine views of the valley and the Sheehy and Caha Mountains. There is a steep descent towards the end.
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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.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · Co. Cork · 5.1 km awayGlengarriff Woods Nature ReserveParkGlengarriffGlengarriff Woods are situated in a deep rough glacial valley which opens out into the north side of Bantry Bay near Glengarriff village, County Cork. Above the woods rise the Caha Mountains, with their dramatic layers of sheer rock.
Nature spot · Co. Cork · 5.7 km awayGlengarriff Bamboo ParkGardenGlengarriff Bamboo Park is an exotic garden of the South West, with 30 different varieties of bamboo combined with palm trees and other tropical plants. The park sits overlooking Glengarriff Harbour in County Cork.