Sheep’s Head – St. Finbarr’s Way (Drimoleague)

Hiking Challenging

County

Cork

Distance

39.7 km

Duration

12 hours

Difficulty

Challenging

Total Ascent

400 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Top of the Rock Pod Páirc and Walking Centre, Drimoleague
  • Public transport · Bus
  • Toilets
  • No dogs
  • Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead

Highly regarded among the six main pilgrim paths in Ireland, St. Finbarr’s Way provides two days of outstanding scenery, fascinating heritage and folklore, and a truly breath taking descent into the ancient hermitage of Cork’s most famous Saint.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

02004006000 km19.6 km39.1 km526 m

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

Along the way

Natural features

Peaks

+1 more nearby

Heritage & points of interest

+3 more nearby

Food & drink

Nature & wildlife

ChaffinchPied WagtailWrenBlue TitRobin

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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