Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk
Walking Trail · Kerry
Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk is a 5 km easy waymarked loop in Kerry, starting near Tarbert.
Note from the trail operator
The John F Leslie Woodland Walk has a Fairy Loop Walk which starts at the gate entering the woodland off the minor road about 700m from the trailhead of the main trail at Tarbert Bridewell Visitor Centre. The Fairy Loop is about 350m long and takes approximately 15 minutes to walk - please follow the Fairy Loop Walk arrows.
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with North Kerry Walks Ltd before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Tarbert Bridewell visitor centre, near Tarbert.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.57345, -9.37666
- Irish Grid reference
- R 06727 47666
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 64
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 walk takes you on track and path through woods on the Leslie Estate overlooking Tarbert Bay at the mouth of the River Shannon with a short section on surfaced road. There is a great variety of flora and fauna to be seen and also views of Counties Clare and Limerick across the water. The walk can be broken into smaller sections.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
North Kerry Walks Ltd
North Kerry Walks Ltd
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk 6.2 km away · 2.9 km trail
- Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way 6.4 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Glin Heritage Trails - The Path 6.4 km away · 1.6 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Kiln Way 8.0 km away · 0.9 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Nature Trail Way 8.0 km away · 1.9 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Village - Sportsfield - Nature Trail - Kiln Way 8.0 km away · 2.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk?
5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 80 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk start?
Starts at Tarbert Bridewell visitor centre, near Tarbert. The trailhead is at 52.57345, -9.37666 (Irish Grid R 06727 47666).
Can you bring a dog on the Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk?
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 Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk?
North Kerry Walks 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.