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Loughaunacreen Beach – Helen's Bar loop from Kenmare River

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Loughaunacreen Beach – Helen's Bar loop from Kenmare River

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Loughaunacreen Beach – Helen's Bar loop from Kenmare River

02:38

9.57km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Parking

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108 m

View of Kenmare Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this remote pier, according to tradition, St Kilian departed on a pilgrimage to Rome in 686 AD. He had founded a small monastic community here to train monks as missionaries. From this quiet little harbour, he sailed with twelve companions in a hide-covered boat — a departure that gave the place its name: Cill Mocheallóg, “church of Kilian”.
His mission eventually led to Würzburg, where he was martyred in 689 AD and later venerated as the patron saint of winegrowers and shepherds. To this day, on July 8th, his feast day, boats are blessed here — an echo of the old “dancing at the pier”.

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610 m

Loughaunacreen Beach

Highlight • Beach

A quiet and secluded spot with glorious views across Kilmakilloge Harbour and north towards the Iveragh Peninsula.

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1.47 km

Giant Gunnera Leaves Along the Road

Highlight • Natural

3.01 km

Coastal Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

8.05 km

Helen's Bar

Highlight • Pub

Small bar at Kilmackillogue Harbour with open view of bay and Caha mountains.

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8.07 km

Kilmackillogue Pier

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Kilmackillogue Pier lies deep in a narrow inlet of Kenmare Bay, surrounded by the steep flanks of the Caha Mountains. It is a quiet, secluded pier overlooking the wide expanse of water and the green ridges around Lauragh. The place has a distinct "hidden harbour" feel: a narrow road, a small landing stage, and a silent bay that feels almost fjord-like. The pier forms a natural resting point on the route, with open sightlines towards the bay and the surrounding valleys.

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9.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

353 m

189 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

3.36 km

353 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

28°C

17°C

11 %

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Loughaunacreen Beach – Helen's Bar loop from Kenmare River

View of Kenmare Bay

Loughaunacreen Beach

Giant Gunnera Leaves Along the Road

Coastal Lagoon

Helen's Bar

Kilmackillogue Pier

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