Seven Heads Walk

Hiking Challenging

County

Cork

Distance

31 km

Duration

8.8 hours

Difficulty

Challenging

Total Ascent

600 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Car park on R601 road at Timoleague Priory
  • Public transport
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Dogs allowed
  • Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead

A 37.3km (23.2 miles) loop trail around the Seven Heads Peninsula, passing through villages, rugged cliffs, and shorelines from Timoleague to Dunworley Bay and beyond. Offers natural beauty and historical intrigue.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

02550751001250 km14.8 km29.6 km123 m

Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.

Along the way

Viewpoints

Swimming spots

Heritage & points of interest

+13 more nearby

Food & drink

+1 more nearby

Nature & wildlife

CurlewHerring GullGrey HeronRedshankOystercatcher

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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