For a moderate trail run with the reward of iconic views, head to Valentia Island and do the Bray Head Loop Walk. This is a very scenic run to Bray Head and along the coastline at the west end of Valentia Island, including a steady climb to the Bray Head Watchtower with spectacular views of the Skellig Islands. It’s also the set location for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Access the route from the car park, just over the bridge from Portmagee.
For a moderate trail run with the reward of iconic views, head to Valentia Island and do the Bray Head Loop Walk. This is a very scenic run to Bray Head and along the coastline at the west end of Valentia Island, including a steady climb to the Bray Head Watchtower with spectacular views of the Skellig Islands. It’s also the set location for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Access the route from the car park, just over the bridge from Portmagee.
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Essentials
Up to 7 km (4.3 miles)
Hilly
Bray Head Car Park
Valentia Island can be accessed via the Maurice O'Neill Memorial Bridge in Portmagee
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Essentials
Up to 7 km (4.3 miles)
Hilly
Bray Head Car Park
Valentia Island can be accessed via the Maurice O'Neill Memorial Bridge in Portmagee
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