Cape Clear – Crows Loop

Hiking Challenging

County

Cork

Distance

0.8 km

Duration

0.5 hours

Difficulty

Challenging

Total Ascent

70 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Public transport · Cape Clear Public Ferry Service
  • Toilets
  • Dogs allowed

The trail starts at the pier / North Harbour and takes the road southwards towards South Harbour for around 300 metres before turning right onto a smaller road. The trail follows the smaller road uphill for around 150 metres, before turning right onto the open hill. The trail climbs sharply uphill over open ground to a rocky viewing point, which rewards the walker with spectacular views over the island in all directions. The trail then continues westwards for around 75 metres, before turning south and descending the hill and re-joining the road, where it turns left and follows the road back along the outward route to the trailhead.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

3040506070800 km0.2 km0.5 km67 m

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

Along the way

Swimming spots

Heritage & points of interest

Food & drink

Nature & wildlife

WrenBlue TitHouse SparrowBillyBarn Swallow

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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