Cronin's Yard Loop
Walking Trail · Kerry
Cronin's Yard Loop is a 5.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Beaufort.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Cronin's Yard, 12 km from Beaufort.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.02678, -9.6957
- Irish Grid reference
- V 836 873
- 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
None, but local taxis
About the trail
Nestled below Carrauntoohil - Ireland's highest mountain - this trail follows sandy paths, mountain tracks, open terrain and riverbank in one of the most remote parts of the magnificent MacGillicuddy's Reeks, beginning at the entrance to the Hag's Glen (the traditional starting point for those climbing Carrauntoohil). In an area with an abundance of mountain views, the walker is surrounded by spectacular vistas that include the Hag's Glen, Devil's Ladder and Lough Callee along with the north-eastern face of Carrauntoohil.
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd
South Kerry Development Partnership, West Main Street, Cahirciveen, Co Kerry Email: [email protected] Tel: 066 9472724
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Lisleibane Loop 973 m away · 5.3 km trail
- Strickeen Trail 4.2 km away · 2.3 km trail
- Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk 11 km away · 6.5 km trail
- Kerry Way 13 km away · 232.1 km trail
- Caher Marsh Loop 15 km away · 4 km trail
- Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 17 km away · 12 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Cronin's Yard Loop?
5.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 200 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 15 minutes.
How hard is the Cronin's Yard Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Cronin's Yard Loop start?
Starts at Cronin's Yard, 12 km from Beaufort. The trailhead is at 52.02678, -9.6957 (Irish Grid V 836 873).
Can you bring a dog on the Cronin's Yard Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Cronin's Yard Loop without a car?
None, but local taxis.
Who manages the Cronin's Yard 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 2026-08-13.