Glanteenassig - River Trail
Walking Trail · Kerry
Glanteenassig - River Trail is a 0.7 km easy waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Aughacasla.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 30 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Small Car Park near Timber Bridge, near Aughacasla.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.20783, -10.03724
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 70 and 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.
About the trail
On forest road and path, this trail follows the Owencashla River as it cascades over rocks to create mini waterfalls and winds through Glanteenassig's Sitka spruce trees. Enjoy views of the boulder strewn landscape across the river with Stradbally Mountain in the background.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte South
Coillte Castleisland, Back of the Forge, Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Tel: ++ 353 66 7163370 Fax: ++ 353 66 7163825
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.
- Glanteenassig - Lough Slat view 138 m away
- Glanteenassig - Lough Caum 890 m away · 1.6 km trail
- Meelin Hill Looped Walk /Lúbshiúlóid na Maoilinne 6.4 km away · 9 km trail
- Slí na nGallán 10 km away · 4.6 km trail
- Dingle - Siúlóid an tSáis 12 km away · 13.6 km trail
- Siúlóid na nGleannta 17 km away · 4.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Glanteenassig - River Trail?
0.7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 15 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 30 mins.
How hard is the Glanteenassig - River Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Glanteenassig - River Trail start?
Starts at Small Car Park near Timber Bridge, near Aughacasla. The trailhead is at 52.20783, -10.03724.
Can you bring a dog on the Glanteenassig - River Trail?
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 Glanteenassig - River Trail?
Coillte South. 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.