Ballybunion Cliff Path
Walking Trail · Kerry
Ballybunion Cliff Path is a 1 km easy waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Ballybunnion.
Note from the trail operator
A scenic cliff top walk.
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with Poulnaninneen Conservation Association before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at North of Ballybunion Beach, near Ballybunnion.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.51477, -9.67488
- Irish Grid reference
- Q 86361 41662
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 63
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Regular buses to and from Ballybunion
- Waymarking
- White arrow on green background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Poulnaninneen Conservation Association
Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Ballybunion Loops - Beach Walk 359 m away · 7.2 km trail
- Shannon Way 409 m away · 39.4 km trail
- Ballybunion Loops - Lahardane Hill Walk 1.4 km away · 8.2 km trail
- Listowel Village Walks - River Walk 15 km away · 2.9 km trail
- Listowel Village Walks - Sive Walk 15 km away · 6.7 km trail
- Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick 15 km away · 16 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ballybunion Cliff Path?
1 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 5 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 30 minutes.
How hard is the Ballybunion Cliff Path?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ballybunion Cliff Path start?
Starts at North of Ballybunion Beach, near Ballybunnion. The trailhead is at 52.51477, -9.67488 (Irish Grid Q 86361 41662).
Can you bring a dog on the Ballybunion Cliff Path?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Ballybunion Cliff Path without a car?
Regular buses to and from Ballybunion.
Who manages the Ballybunion Cliff Path?
Poulnaninneen Conservation Association. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Kerry
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.