Ceim Daunt/Island Loop walk

The Ceim Daunt/Island Loop walk is a short easy circuit from Inchigeelagh Bridge, covering 3.5 km / 2.1 mi with 45 m / 148 ft of climbing. It is a good choice for a gentle outing, taking about 45 minutes, and stays low throughout with a highest point of 130 m / 425 ft. The loop begins beside the River Lee at Inchigeelagh and circles back to the bridge on quiet local roads and lanes.

The route

From the bridge, the loop heads out from the village edge and makes a compact circuit through the surrounding countryside before returning to the start. The route shape keeps navigation simple, and the modest elevation change means there are no long or demanding climbs. With 52 m / 171 ft of descent overall, it is best suited to walkers looking for an easy local ramble rather than a strenuous hill day.

Terrain and difficulty

This is an easy walk on minor roads, boreens and settled rural ground rather than rough mountain terrain. The wider Inchigeela walks are known for narrow country lanes lined with fuchsia and wildflowers, with views towards hills, lakes and patches of native oak woodland. Sturdy everyday walking shoes are usually enough in dry weather, though wet conditions can still make surfaces slippery.

Getting there

The walk starts at Inchigeelagh Bridge in Inchigeelagh, on the R584 through the village. The village sits on the River Lee. Parking close to the start is available in the village area.

Local character

Inchigeelagh is a small village on the River Lee near Lough Allua, and the landscape around it is shaped by water, low hills and wooded ground. The village name comes from the Irish Inse Geimhleach, meaning the island of the prisoner or hostages.