Tralee is the largest town in County Kerry, with a whopping population of 23,000! There are some nice running options in Tralee, including a flat off-road path along the Tralee Canal, paths around the beautiful Park of Tralee, and the recently completed Tralee-Fenit Greenway. These three options are all within 1 km of each other, so can be combined! Tralee is also the official start/end point of the Dingle Way Trail long-distance walking path.
Tralee Canal Walk. CC: Humphrey Bolton
Tralee Canal Walk. One of the best opportunities in County Kerry for a flat off-road run. This gravel path follows the north bank of the Canal for 2.7 km, then turns north and follows Cockleshell Beach for another 1 km. Overall, up to 3.6 km one-way. Nice views of the mountains heading west toward the sea. ROUTE MAP
Park of Tralee. A particularly nice park for a relatively small town. 3-4 km of beautifully landscaped paths — a Rose Garden, County Kerry Museum, and a performing arts center. A loop of the perimeter path is ~1.5 km. Near the town center, use Denny St. Can combine with Canal path, which is just 0.5 km west of the park.
Tralee-Fenit Greenway. This greenway is a new and wonderful addition to the running scene in the Tralee area. The paved multi-use trail covers nearly 15 km between Tralee and Fenit. It is mainly inland, passing by open fields and farms.
Tralee to Fenit Greeway. GSV
In Tralee, the path starts right across from the train station. Run north for ~3 km, and then head east toward Fenit, passing through Knockanish, Lassinagh, Cotters Bend, & Talaught. In Fenit, we’ve added the sort path that goes to the tip, with splendid views of Tralee Bay. In Fenit, there’s a scenic pier out to the Saint Brendan The Navigator Monument that makes for a scenic 1/2 mile jaunt. ROUTE MAP. TRAIL INFORMATION
Tralee is the largest town in County Kerry, with a whopping population of 23,000! There are some nice running options in Tralee, including a flat off-road path along the Tralee Canal, paths around the beautiful Park of Tralee, and the recently completed Tralee-Fenit Greenway. These three options are all within 1 km of each other, so can be combined! Tralee is also the official start/end point of the Dingle Way Trail long-distance walking path.
Tralee Canal Walk. CC: Humphrey Bolton
Tralee Canal Walk. One of the best opportunities in County Kerry for a flat off-road run. This gravel path follows the north bank of the Canal for 2.7 km, then turns north and follows Cockleshell Beach for another 1 km. Overall, up to 3.6 km one-way. Nice views of the mountains heading west toward the sea. ROUTE MAP
Park of Tralee. A particularly nice park for a relatively small town. 3-4 km of beautifully landscaped paths — a Rose Garden, County Kerry Museum, and a performing arts center. A loop of the perimeter path is ~1.5 km. Near the town center, use Denny St. Can combine with Canal path, which is just 0.5 km west of the park.
Tralee-Fenit Greenway. This greenway is a new and wonderful addition to the running scene in the Tralee area. The paved multi-use trail covers nearly 15 km between Tralee and Fenit. It is mainly inland, passing by open fields and farms.
Tralee to Fenit Greeway. GSV
In Tralee, the path starts right across from the train station. Run north for ~3 km, and then head east toward Fenit, passing through Knockanish, Lassinagh, Cotters Bend, & Talaught. In Fenit, we’ve added the sort path that goes to the tip, with splendid views of Tralee Bay. In Fenit, there’s a scenic pier out to the Saint Brendan The Navigator Monument that makes for a scenic 1/2 mile jaunt. ROUTE MAP. TRAIL INFORMATION
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All three routes are easily accessible from the Town Center.
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