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Rossbeigh Beach – Fairy Forest loop from Glenbeigh

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Munster

Kerry

Rossbeigh Beach – Fairy Forest loop from Glenbeigh

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4.6

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Rossbeigh Beach – Fairy Forest loop from Glenbeigh

03:55

15.0km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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154 m

Emilie's Café & Bakery

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They serve excellent tea and delicious pastries here. It was a great place to stop after descending from Windy Gap.

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174 m

Glenbeigh is famous for its horseshoe-shaped mountain range and its proximity to the spectacular Rossbeigh Beach. The village exudes a relaxed atmosphere with its characteristic pubs and colorful houses.

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226 m

Traditional Fish and Chips

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If you descended from the Windy Gap after the third leg of Kerry Way, the small snack bar is your salvation. At fair prices, you can eat your fill of …

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755 m

Bridge over the River Behey

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A narrow, historic stone bridge with five low arches over the River Behy. The construction is typical of 18th–19th century rural Kerry bridges and was formerly the old access to Rossbeigh. A characteristic landscape feature along the route.

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3.79 km

Rossbeigh Beach

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An absolutely stunning beach. Rossbeigh is a long stretch of golden sand backed by sand dunes and with big views of the dingle peninsula. It is especially perfect when the …

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4.89 km

Rossbeigh Beach

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A little detour that pays off. Just get off your bike and enjoy the beautiful view. No more, no less.

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6.33 km

Rossbeigh Beach

Beach

8.40 km

Beach

13.1 km

Fairy Forest

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A small Fairy Forest has been set up in the woods west of Glenbeigh. Small cottages where the fairies live are hidden all over the forest. Small hikers in particular enjoy discovering all the hiding places.

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14.5 km

River Behy

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A quiet river flowing through the green valley near Glenbeigh and Rossbeigh. You cross it via small bridges and open stretches of landscape, with views of the surrounding hills.

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

5.69 km

1.05 km

720 m

624 m

292 m

Surfaces

6.63 km

5.36 km

1.43 km

1.42 km

168 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

14°C

26 %

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Rossbeigh Beach – Fairy Forest loop from Glenbeigh

Emilie's Café & Bakery

Glenbeigh Village Centre

Traditional Fish and Chips

Bridge over the River Behey

Rossbeigh Beach

Rossbeigh Beach

Fairy Forest

River Behy

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