Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red)
Walking Trail · Dublin
Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) is a 1.4 km moderate waymarked loop in Dublin, starting near Kilternan.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 45 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Barnaslingan Forest Entrance car park, near Kilternan.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.2202, -6.16957
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.
About the trail
This trail, mainly on path, includes a tranquil woodland and an open area of rock and grass on the way to the Scalp Lookout which gives beautiful views to Tonduff, Maulin and the Great Sugar Loaf Mountains before passing through Beech trees and on to Corsican pine and Noble fir.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership
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.
- Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) 0 m away · 0.9 km trail
- Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange) 308 m away · 2.3 km trail
- Dublin Mountains Way 3.3 km away · 41.1 km trail
- Bray Head Loop Walk 6.0 km away · 5.9 km trail
- Sugar Loaf Way 6.2 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Ticknock - Fairy Castle Loop 6.3 km away · 6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red)?
1.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 40 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 45 mins.
How hard is the Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red)?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) start?
Starts at Barnaslingan Forest Entrance car park, near Kilternan. The trailhead is at 53.2202, -6.16957.
Can you bring a dog on the Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red)?
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.
Who manages the Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red)?
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership. 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.