Caher Marsh Loop
Walking Trail · Kerry
Caher Marsh Loop is a 4 km easy waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Boolteens.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Laughtalla Pier, 1.5km from Boolteens.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.15199, -9.78534
- Irish Grid reference
- Q 778 015
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 71
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 - Dingle to Killarney daily
About the trail
This family friendly walk follows quiet country road, tracks and a harbour levee along the shore, is ideal for birdwatchers and offers superb views of the surrounding area, including Castlemaine Harbour, Slieve Mish Mountains and the McGillycuddy Reeks.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on a white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Keel Community Council
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.
- Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 3.3 km away · 12 km trail
- Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk 4.9 km away · 6.5 km trail
- Dingle Way 14 km away · 162.9 km trail
- North Kerry Way 14 km away · 43.7 km trail
- Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Tralee to Fenit 14 km away · 13.6 km trail
- Lisleibane Loop 15 km away · 5.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Caher Marsh Loop?
4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 11 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Caher Marsh Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Caher Marsh Loop start?
Starts at Laughtalla Pier, 1.5km from Boolteens. The trailhead is at 52.15199, -9.78534 (Irish Grid Q 778 015).
Can you bring a dog on the Caher Marsh Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Caher Marsh Loop without a car?
Bus - Dingle to Killarney daily.
Who manages the Caher Marsh Loop?
Keel Community Council. 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.