Glenbeigh has several walking routes that start in the village; the shortest is 1 km, and the Windy Gap Walk is 12.5 km. Nearby Rossbeigh Beach and Dooks Beach add coastal routes and beach walks to the walking options. At Rossbeigh Beach, visitors can also swim and surf in waters supervised by lifeguards during the summer bathing season.
Walking Trails from Glenbeigh
Five walking routes start in Glenbeigh village. At 1 km, the Glenbeigh Fairy Forest Walk is the shortest. The Glenbeigh to Rossbeigh “Off the Road” Walk is 5 km, the Forest Walk is 4.5 km, the Reenalagane Strand Walk is 5.5 km, and the Curra Hill Walk is 6.5 km. For those comparing medium-length routes, three walks are between 4.5 and 5.5 km; the Fairy Forest Walk is shorter, and the Curra Hill Walk is longer.
The Kerry Way passes through Glenbeigh. The Kerry Way also includes an easy circular route from Glenbeigh around Seefin Mountain, which runs clockwise. The 12.5 km Windy Gap Walk also starts in the village and follows a route with views of Lough Caragh. It is considerably longer than the Curra Hill Walk.
Beaches and Coastal Walks
Rossbeigh Beach is about 3 km from Glenbeigh village, and Dooks Beach is 5 km away. The 10 km Rossbeigh Beach Walk starts near the playground at the beach. Facilities at the starting point may change; check the latest information if they are important to your plans.
During the summer bathing season, visitors can swim and surf at Rossbeigh Beach in waters supervised by lifeguards. Bathing conditions and supervision may change, so it is advisable to check current conditions before your visit. Rossbeigh Beach is part of the Castlemaine Harbour Special Area of Conservation, the Special Protection Area, and the proposed Natural Heritage Area. The designations of individual protected areas may be updated by the relevant authorities.
Dooks Beach is a sheltered sandy bay on the scenic Ring of Kerry route, 5 km from Glenbeigh village. The bay is ideal for a beach walk; conditions at the beach can vary seasonally. The area around Dooks Beach is a habitat of the internationally endangered Natterjack Toad.
Architectural History and Regional Orientation
Glenbeigh Towers is the ruin of a Victorian tower house built between 1867 and 1871. Glenbeigh Church is a detached Church of Ireland church dating from around 1900. Together, these buildings span the Victorian 19th century and the turn of the 20th century.
Glenbeigh is on the southwest coast of County Kerry, between Killorglin and Cahersiveen, and on the famous Ring of Kerry, the N70. The Kerry Bog Village Museum is on the route between Killorglin and Glenbeigh and offers an insight into life in the early 18th century. Check the latest visitor information before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Cahersiveen, Brandon, Portmagee, Dingle, Ballylongford, Caherdaniel, Faha, Killarney.
For the main travel overview: County Kerry.
