Bolus Head Loop
Kerry, Ireland
Out-and-back trail in Kerry, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.6 mi (10.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,401 ft (427 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 50 min
- High point
- 876 ft (267 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Óin/ Souterrain 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Historic site: WWII Lookout Post 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Bolus Napoleonic Signal Tower 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Bolus Head Loop
How long is Bolus Head Loop?
Bolus Head Loop is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,401 ft (427 m) in total, up to a high point of 876 ft (267 m).
How hard is Bolus Head Loop?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Bolus Head Loop?
Parking at the start, Free, 12 spaces.
Are there water and toilets on Bolus Head Loop?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Bolus Head Loop shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Bolus Head Loop?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Bolus Head Loop?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Bolus Head Loop
- The Skellig Monks Trail Kerry · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Siúlóid Lúb Ceann Bhré | Bray Head Way Kerry · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Cullum's Cup Loop Kerry · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Loop Walk Kerry · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Emlagh Loop Kerry · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Laharn Bog Loop Kerry · Hard · 9.1 mi (14.6 km)
- Cahersiveen Beentee Loop Kerry · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Waterville Promenade Kerry · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap