- Grade: C +
- Length: 8 km
- Duration: 4-4.5 hours
- Height gain: 600 m
- Extension Option@Grade B: Continue to Piaras Mór and follow the Dingle Way to Teer Brandon.
Start Point: Lay-by in Clydagh Valley @ O.S. Map 130 833
The Paps are located on the Cork Kerry border near Killarney. The mountains are named after Anu, who is believed to be an ancient mother goddess. The eastern summit, The Paps East, is 694 metres high and the western top, The Paps West, is 690 metres high and the summit of each is marked by an ancient stone burial tomb.
A line of stones, known as Na Fiacla, connects the two tops and is believed to have been a processional route. The loop takes in a variety of sights and terrains as you make your way around. You will have beautiful views of both Cork and Kerry throughout. It is steep in parts but more than manageable. The trail can be quite boggy and rocky at times, appropriate footwear is recommended. The track up is well defined but the descent is over heather with no defined path.
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