Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop
Walking Trail · Kerry
Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop is a 5.3 km moderate waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Cahirsiveen.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 45 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Cahirsiveen Sports Centre car park, near Cahirsiveen.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.95331, -10.22985
- Irish Grid reference
- V 467 802
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 83
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 Cahirsiveen
About the trail
This trail follows minor road, grassy field, farm road and open hillside and includes a steep sharp climb and descent as it brings the walker to the top of Castlequin Mountain, all the while offering spectacular views and scenery which include Cuas Crom Beach, Cahergall Stone Fort, Leacanabuaile Ring Fort, Killelan Mountain, Doulus Head, the River Ferta, the Blasket Islands, Dingle Bay, Valentia Island and Skellig Michael.
- Waymarking
- White 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.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Short Loop 0 m away · 3 km trail
- Cahersiveen - Beentee Loop 977 m away · 9.5 km trail
- Cahirsiveen - Carhan Letter Loop 1.1 km away · 11.1 km trail
- Laharn Bog Loop 1.1 km away · 14.7 km trail
- Cullum's Cup Kilbeg Loop 5.2 km away · 4.8 km trail
- Cullum's Cup Main Loop 5.2 km away · 7.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop?
5.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 374 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 45 minutes.
How hard is the Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop start?
Starts at Cahirsiveen Sports Centre car park, near Cahirsiveen. The trailhead is at 51.95331, -10.22985 (Irish Grid V 467 802).
Can you bring a dog on the Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop without a car?
Bus Eireann and Local Link Kerry buses stop in Cahirsiveen.
Who manages the Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop?
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 2026-09-01.