Caher Valley Loop
Walking Trail · Clare
Caher Valley Loop is a 14.1 km moderate waymarked loop in Clare, starting near Fanore/Ballyvaughan.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 3 hrs 30 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Fanore Beach, near Fanore/Ballyvaughan.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.11685, -9.28526
- Irish Grid reference
- M 144 089
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 51
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 loop climbs gradually up the Caher Valley on minor road, before following an elevated green road, the highlight of the walk, and descending on quiet road. Fine views of the surrounding Burren landscape with those to the west of the coast and the Aran Islands being particularly spectacular.
- Waymarking
- Red arrow on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Clare Local Development Company
Rural Recreation Officer, Clare Local Development Company, Clonroad Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis, Co Clare Tel: 065-6866800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cldc.ie/rural/
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Fanore Ballyvaughan Trek 270 m away · 20.8 km trail
- Ballyvaughan - Black Head Loop 272 m away · 24.1 km trail
- Ballyvaughan - Wood Loop 8.9 km away · 8.8 km trail
- Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk 12 km away · 19.5 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 1 14 km away · 18.2 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 2 14 km away · 37.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Caher Valley Loop?
14.1 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 300 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hrs 30 mins.
How hard is the Caher Valley Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Caher Valley Loop start?
Starts at Fanore Beach, near Fanore/Ballyvaughan. The trailhead is at 53.11685, -9.28526 (Irish Grid M 144 089).
Can you bring a dog on the Caher Valley Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Caher Valley Loop?
Clare Local Development Company. 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.