Castleisland River Walk
Enjoy an easy walk along the River Maine in the pretty town of Castleisland in Kerry in south west Ireland.
The pleasant stroll follows the River Maine to the south of the town. In addition to spotting a variety of waterfowl, there are notable buildings along the way.
The walk begins on the outskirts of the town on the Killarney Road, and includes waymarked posts to follow.
Notable features include a gaunt tower on the left side of the river. This is all that remains of the famous Castle of the Island, built in 1220. Further along, you can enjoy views of the fine 19th-century church designed by Ashlin and Pugin.
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head west to Tralee and you can enjoy another waterside walk along the Tralee Canal. It's a pleasant and easy waterside walk along the old Ship Canal to the lovely bay. You can also pick up the long distance Dingle Way in this area.
Just east of Tralee you can pick up the waymarked Glanageenty Loop and explore the delightful Glanageenty Forest. Here you can enjoy pretty streams, peaceful woodland trails, a waterfall and lots of birdlife to see.
To the south there's the lovely Lough Leane And Ross Castle to explore.
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Photos
Castleisland town centre. The fine building at the head of Main Street is the department store of JK O'Connor and Sons. This Georgian building used to be the market house.
River Maine, Castle island
Main Street, Castleisland, near to Cloonagh Bridge and Kilcow, Kerry, Ireland.
The town is renowned for the width of its main street, the second widest in Ireland and second only to the famous O'Connell Street in the capital.
It is always busy with traffic, though, being a junction town for roads (N21, N23, R577) leading in and out of Kerry.
Castleisland, River Maine