Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk
Walking Trail · Kerry
Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk is a 6.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Killorglin.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Fair Field Car Park, near Killorglin.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.10791, -9.78666
- Irish Grid reference
- V 776 965
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 78
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
Bus Eireann and Local Link Kerry buses stop in Killorglin
About the trail
This trail follows minor roads, the banks of the River Laune and an elevated flood defence bank as it takes the walker to Ballykissane pier, along the river shoreline with its abundance of flora and fauna, and back to the town, giving spectacular views of Callanafercy, Castlemaine, Keel, Cromane and the surrounding area as well as Killorglin Town towards the end. Stop for a while at the pier to view an information board, with details of the birds that nest and feed in the area, as well as the Centenary Monument which commemorates the deaths of several Irish Volunteers, the first casualties of the Easter Rising in 1916, who were in a car that plunged off the pier into the River Laune while on the way to make contact with Roger Casement and a German arms ship masquerading as the Aud.
- Waymarking
- Red arrow on black background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Caher Marsh Loop 4.9 km away · 4 km trail
- Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 7.9 km away · 12 km trail
- Lisleibane Loop 11 km away · 5.3 km trail
- Cronin's Yard Loop 11 km away · 5.2 km trail
- Strickeen Trail 13 km away · 2.3 km trail
- Dingle Way 19 km away · 162.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk?
6.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 81 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk start?
Starts at Fair Field Car Park, near Killorglin. The trailhead is at 52.10791, -9.78666 (Irish Grid V 776 965).
Can you bring a dog on the Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk without a car?
Bus Eireann and Local Link Kerry buses stop in Killorglin.
Who manages the Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk?
South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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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.