Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop
Walking Trail · Laois
Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop is a 1.3 km moderate waymarked loop in Laois, starting near Clonaslee.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Car Park on Ridge of Capard, near Clonaslee.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.10806, -7.45773
- Irish Grid reference
- N 364 065
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 54
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
Irregular local services
Before you go
Dogs must be kept on leads
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
National Parks & Wildlife Service Ridge of Capard
National Parks & Wildlife Service Ridge of Capard
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.
- Ridge of Capard - Glenbarrow Loop 0 m away · 3.9 km trail
- Ridge of Capard - Viewing Platform Loop 0 m away · 0.3 km trail
- Slieve Bloom Way 1.7 km away · 71.4 km trail
- Glenbarrow - Eco Walk 1.7 km away · 8.5 km trail
- Glenbarrow - Old Mill Loop 1.7 km away · 10.5 km trail
- Glenbarrow - Waterfall Loop 1.7 km away · 4.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop?
1.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop start?
Starts at Car Park on Ridge of Capard, near Clonaslee. The trailhead is at 53.10806, -7.45773 (Irish Grid N 364 065).
Can you bring a dog on the Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop?
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.
Can you get to the Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop without a car?
Irregular local services.
Who manages the Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop?
National Parks & Wildlife Service Ridge of Capard. 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.