Sheep’s Head Way

Hiking Challenging

County

Cork

Distance

171.8 km

Duration

6 days

Difficulty

Challenging

Total Ascent

2190 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Bantry West
  • Public transport · Daily bus service from Cork to Bantry and on Saturdays from Bantry to Durrus, Ahakista, Ki…
  • Toilets
  • No dogs
  • Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead

88km long-distance trail along the spectacular Sheep’s Head Peninsula. Features loop walks, megalithic tombs, and dramatic cliff scenery. Dogs are not permitted on the trail.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Along the way

Viewpoints

+1 more nearby

Swimming spots

Natural features

Peaks

+4 more nearby

Heritage & points of interest

+24 more nearby

Food & drink

+24 more nearby

Nature & wildlife

Common SealHerring GullSpeckled WoodMeadow BrownGreen-veined White

Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.

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