Ardgroom - Pulleen loop
Grade
Easy
Length
5 km
Time
2 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
100 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Purple arrow
Start Point
Cuas Quay
Finish Point
Cuas Quay
Nearest Town to Start
Ardgoom
Lat./Lon.
51.74398, -9.92341
The Loop starts from Cuas Quay near Bird Point, following the blue arrows along firm coastal tracks and paths parallel to the coast as far as Dog’s Point returning further inland. There are breath-taking views of Kenmare Bay and the coastline of County Kerry and a wealth of sites of historical and archaeological interest along the way as well as sea caves, with a small beach at Dog’s Point.
External Links
Trail Management
Beara Tourism and Development Association,
St. Peter's Church, Castletownbere, Beara,
Co. Cork,
Ireland.
Tel/Fax 00353 (0)27 70054
Facilities
Ardgroom
There may be some sections of soft or wet ground on this trail so a good pair of waterproof boots is highly recommended.
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 84
Tom from Limerick
Excellent walk with stunning views. It is recommended to do the walk in an anti clockwise direction. We did it in a clockwise direction - I don't think it makes a difference. It is well waymarked and the underfoot conditions vary from dry to boggy. The sea caves are an added feature / bonus. The views across to the Iveragh Peninsula are stunning. The trail head is easy to find, just turn left / right at the PO in Adrgroom (depending what direction you are travelling in!) follow the Ring of Beara road until you see a road to the right signposted 'Pulleen Loop walk'. There is parking for about 5 cars at the Quay near the trail head! A must do for anyone travelling around the Beara Peninsula!
Marc from Waterford