Paps Looped Walk from Barraduff

acorn

I came across this reference to a walking route in The Paps Co Kerry.

http://www.discoverireland.com/us/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=FI_71039

I haven't been able to find any other information or reference to it anywhere.
Anyone know it or have any info on the route ?

CeannRua

Can't help you there, acorn, but I am interested in this too. I have a booklet I picked up in a Tourist Office a couple of months ago on subject of looped walks. It was published by Failte Ireland and has Failte Ireland / Discover Ireland contact details on back but there is no sign of this walk in it. But maybe some of these walks are community initiatives rather than 'official' projects and don't make it into the literature??? I did a navigation skills walk in Dublin a few months back and asked the leader about a looped walk sign we came across as I hadn't seen any more of the same markers. He said that some of the looped walks like this are started and not finished. Doesn't sound great from a safety point of view if true....

I'm sure a looped walk from Barraduff is possible, though would seem like a heck of a long slog across miles of flat bog to ascend those mountains from the least attractive side imo. As it refers to the Clydagh river, which is on the Glenflesk/Clonkeen side of the mountains and is a very popular approach, I wonder is the "Barraduff" reference on that link strictly accurate.

Chris O Donoghue

I reckon you're right Conor, it probably refers to the standard route up and over the Paps. Acorn, If you're looking for a nice walk on the northern side there is a good route near Caherbearnach via Shrone mountain, starting on the track at 161 878, near the Awnaskirtawn river. There are great views of the craggy eastern side of the eastern Pap, and a nice waterfall under Caherbearnach. The route comes near the Duhallow Way.

acorn

Thanks for the replies.
I was curious as I'd never seen any marker posts apart from the Duhallow Way ones and it would be unusual (and prob undesirable) to have a marked trail at that elevation.

Anyway, got in a good walk last Sunday taking in East and West Paps and the fort at Shrone(the city). Great visibility and views. Might have a look at Caherbearnach etc next time.
Thanks for suggestions

newman10

Hi guys

Came across this site with a list of loop walks

enjoy

http://www.gokerry.ie/walking