Strickeen Trail
Walking Trail · Kerry
Strickeen Trail is a 2.3 km moderate waymarked out-and-back route in Kerry, starting near Beaufort Village.
Note from the trail operator
Trail has now reopended.
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Car park at Kate Kearney’s cottage, near Beaufort Village.
Finishes at Car park at Kate Kearney’s cottage.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.03584, -9.63644
- Irish Grid reference
- V 87766 88321
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 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
Bus KY2
About the trail
Strickeen (Struicín) Mountain is one of the more accessible mountains of the MacGillycuddy Reeks. Rising just over 300m from the valley floor of the Gap of Dunloe, the track is well-worn and from base to summit makes for simple navigation for the majority of the route. A steady gradient throughout allows for a consistent pace on both the ascent and descent, with impressive panoramic views at the top of the trail.
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum
MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum - email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Cronin's Yard Loop 4.2 km away · 5.2 km trail
- Lisleibane Loop 5.1 km away · 5.3 km trail
- Kerry Way 8.8 km away · 232.1 km trail
- Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk 13 km away · 6.5 km trail
- Caher Marsh Loop 16 km away · 4 km trail
- Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 18 km away · 12 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Strickeen Trail?
2.3 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 376 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Strickeen Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Strickeen Trail start?
Starts at Car park at Kate Kearney’s cottage, near Beaufort Village. The trailhead is at 52.03584, -9.63644 (Irish Grid V 87766 88321).
Can you bring a dog on the Strickeen Trail?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Strickeen Trail without a car?
Bus KY2.
Who manages the Strickeen Trail?
MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum. 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.