Lyracrompane Mass Path
Walking Trail · Kerry
Lyracrompane Mass Path is a 4.7 km moderate waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Listowel.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Four Elms Bar, near Listowel.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.33361, -9.50092
- Irish Grid reference
- Q 976 212
- 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.
About the trail
This loop takes you on path along by the Smearlagh River at the edge of the woods and back via a public road. The river features waterfalls and a man made weir and there are fine views of green fields and river scenery.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Lyracrompane Community Development
Lyracrompane Community Development
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Glanageenty - Bernard Brothers Loop 7.7 km away · 9.5 km trail
- Glanageenty - Lenihan Loop 7.7 km away · 5.6 km trail
- Glanageenty Loop 7.7 km away · 3.7 km trail
- Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick 12 km away · 16 km trail
- Listowel Village Walks - River Walk 13 km away · 2.9 km trail
- Listowel Village Walks - Sive Walk 13 km away · 6.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lyracrompane Mass Path?
4.7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 60 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Lyracrompane Mass Path?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Lyracrompane Mass Path start?
Starts at Four Elms Bar, near Listowel. The trailhead is at 52.33361, -9.50092 (Irish Grid Q 976 212).
Can you bring a dog on the Lyracrompane Mass Path?
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 Lyracrompane Mass Path?
Lyracrompane Community Development. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Kerry
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.