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Caher

Mountain in Kerry · 1,000 m

1,000 m
Elevation
100 m
Prominence
4.7 km
Hike length one way
51.9945, -9.7586
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Caher

4.7 km
one way
880 m
of ascent
3 h 53 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

133 m4.7 km · 1,000 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
4.7 km on foot · ↑ 880 m · about 3 h 53 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Lisleibane Loop
parking · northeast of the peak
about 6.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Cronin's Yard Loop
parking · northeast of the peak
about 7.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Caher?

Caher is 1,000 m above sea level and lies in Kerry. Its prominence is 100 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Caher?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 4.7 km one way with 880 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 53 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Caher?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 4.7 km on foot · ↑ 880 m · about 3 h 53 min round trip. Alternative: Lisleibane Loop (northeast of the peak) (about 6.7 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Caher in Conquer?

Yes — Caher is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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