Trail · County Kerry

Lyracrompane Mass Path

4.7 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoop60 m climbDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This loop takes you on path along by the Smearlagh River at the edge of the woods and back via a public road. The river features waterfalls and a man made weir and there are fine views of green fields and river scenery.

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Outdoors in County Kerry this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Thu, 29 Oct13° / 13°Grey cloudGood day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 12°Light rainGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 10°DrizzleGood day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov13° / 5°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 7.7 km awayGlanageenty - Bernard Brothers LoopNotice on this trail9.5 km3 hrChallengingLoopThis loop in a tranquil setting is a hidden gem, following forest tracks, riverbank and open country along the steep sided glen of the Glanageenty River through coniferous and broadleaf woodlands, passing the site of a…

Trail · 7.7 km awayGlanageenty - Lenihan LoopNotice on this trail5.6 km2 hr 20 minModerateLoopThis 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…

Trail · 7.7 km awayGlanageenty LoopNotice on this trail3.7 km1 hr 20 minModerateLoopThis 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…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 23 km awayTrá na BeannaíBanna StrandWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBanna bathing water is located in a rural area. There are no buildings located in the sand dune system or on the promenade to the back of the bathing waters. The majority of the Banna Bathing water backs onto an…

Beach · 23 km awayBallybunnion SouthWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBallybunnion South is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times. There is a narrow strip of vegetation separating the beach from the road and the footpath which…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 1.6 km awayLadhar an ChrompáinLyreacrompane1 trailParking

Forest · 7.7 km awayGleann na GinteGlanageenty3 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 12 km awayGarden of EuropeGardenDating back to 1995, the Garden of Europe is a splendid space found in Listowel, County Kerry. It features more than 3,000 trees and shrubs and has 12 sections that represent the 12 members of the EU when the project commenced.

Nature spot · 16 km awayRose of Tralee StatueParkTraleeThe Rose of Tralee Statue can be found in the beautiful surroundings of the Rose Garden in Tralee Town Park, County Kerry. It is a tribute to the original Rose of Tralee, Mary O'Connor, along with her beloved, William Pembroke Mulchinock.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 12 km awayListowel CastleCastleListowelThe construction date of the earliest castle at Listowel dates to the 13th century but the present castle was probably built in the 15th century by the FitzMaurices. The castle stands on an elevation on a steep bank…

Heritage site · 19 km awayArd FheartaArdfertCathedralArdfertA monastery was founded here by St. Brendan 'The Navigator' in the 6th century. There are three medieval churches, an ogham stone and a number of early Christian and medieval grave slabs on the site today. The earliest…