Coomanassig Waterfall: Wild Countryside Walk

Explore Sneem Waterfall and Eagles Lake. Traverse moorlands, marvel at cliffs, and encounter wildlife. Enjoy stunning views of Sneem, Kenmare Bay, and Caha Mountains.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sneem - We’ll meet at Álaind Lodges at 11 am before continuing by car to the start of the trail.
    Today’s walk brings us up close to the spectacular Dunkerron Mountains. Waterproof boots with good soles are required.
    We’ll be ascending the stone path towards Knocknagantee mountain before branching off to find the beautiful Coomanassig waterfall and…
What's Included
  • Deep Insights: Local knowledge of geology, wildlife, and ancient mountain folklore.
  • Hiking Poles: Use of trekking poles to assist with balance and joint support on slopes.
  • Safety & Security: A guide equipped with mountain safety gear and local weather expertise.
  • Expert Guide: Professional navigation through rugged mountain and off-trail terrain.
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Hiking Gear: Please provide your own waterproof boots (essential) and rain gear.
  • Transport: Guests are responsible for travel to the designated meeting point in Sneem.
Additional Information

Escape the ordinary and venture into the rugged heart of the Dunkerron Mountains. This adventure traces the route of ancient glaciers into a landscape where “wild” perfectly describes the scenery.
The Journey
Elevate your experience to the roaring 130m Coomanassig Waterfall before finding peace by the dark, obsidian waters of Eagle’s Lake. Here, you’ll…

Location
Alaind Lodges B&B Sneem
Sportsfield Road
We'll meeting at Álaind Lodges, Moularostig, Sneem, V93AC80, from here we’ll drive to the walk starting point for Coomanassig Waterfall. You simply follow the directional signage from North Square, Sneem.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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397trisha
Jun 25, 2025
Well worth the hike - This was an absolutely wonderful hike with Fergal. He is so knowledgeable about the area and shared his knowledge with us. The walking sticks made a huge difference. We have hiked before without them and now I know I will always use them in the future. We were lucky that other than a few sprinkles when we stopped for lunch the weather cooperated. We had bad rain the afternoon and early evening the night before but that just made the waterfalls more breathtaking.
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Annabz5019uf
May 7, 2024
Hike in Sneem area with lake and Mountain View’s - Fabulous hike in the Sneem area with wonderful views , stunningly beautiful .We had a brilliant leader Darius who was very informative about the area , and about the flora and fauna which overall made for a great hike in this remote area
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G729gxbrianm
Apr 14, 2024
Walking in Sneem with Alaind Walking - Fergal owner of Alaind walking was our leader on a fabulous walk in Knocknagantee/Knockmoyie area, Eagle Lough and Lough Coomacronia. He is professional in his approach, sharing information of the local area and really lovely to all our group. We would highly recommend Fergal as a super guide. Kathleen McGrath
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M4497qxmariac
Apr 11, 2024
Stunning Hiking Experience in Sneem - The walks were fabulous. The scenery was stunning. Our guide Fergal was excellent. His attention to detail ensured that the walks were very enjoyable and safe. The guest house which was run by Trish and Chris was beautiful and homely. Breakfast was always freshly cooked and packed lunch was also provided. A really unexpected perk was that our wet and muddy boots were cleaned and dried for our walk the following day. Well done to all at Alaind Walking tours. We will be back. Would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of a hiking holiday in Kerry
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Fi0nnulas
Apr 11, 2024
Great walks/amazing scenery/many challenges/…..Fergal made sure our boots were looked after and dried out after each wal - We had a great time…the walks were fantastic and having a guide like Fergal made a huge difference…he was informative, good humored and we felt very safe. We plan to go back again and will recommend Álaind Walking tours to all walkers. A special thanks to Cathal who worked away in the background…! Well done Álaind.
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O1656dlangelak
Sep 15, 2023
Hill Walking Club weekend away - Fergal guided us on two brilliant hikes. He tailored the hikes to our preferences and fitness, gave us very interesting information about the places, brought us to beautiful scenic viewing points. We stayed in his fabulous B& B, driven to and from the hikes. I highly recommend Fergal to anyone needing a mountain guide.
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Johnlp2772hc
Sep 13, 2023
Weekend hiking holiday in Sneem with Alaind walking holidays. - We spent the weekend in Sneem on a hiking break with Alaind walking holidays, Our accommodation was excellent, and we were well looked after by Trish and Chris, Fergal led our walks , Fergal's knowledge of the mountains and lakes Is excellent , We will be returning to hike with Fergal and Alaind walking holidays. John L.
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D8854ahbernadettel
Sep 12, 2023
Weekend walking with Alaind - We had a wonderful weekend of walking with Alaind Walking Holidays. The B&B was excellent thanks to Trish & Chris. Fergal was a very confident knowledgeable leader. He led us on two walks with spectacular views of the mountains and lakes, we were blessed with glorious weather. Will be returning to walk with Fergal and would recommend Alaind Walking Holidays.
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891christiney
Sep 10, 2023
Alaind Walking Holidays- first rate experience - Our walking group enjoyed a fantastic few days with Alaind's Walking Holidays. The scenery was magnificent with memorable hillwalking. Fergal was very friedly, experienced and showed great knowledge of the area. I would really recommend Alaind Walking Holidays. Accommodation and food was first rate.
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Discover33574026302
Apr 15, 2024
Fabulous walk - We had a fantastic day hiking .The views were amazing on all sides.and the weather was good to us.Fergal was a great guide very knowledgeable and he made the experience very enjoyable
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From $59
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).