County
Cork
Distance
8.6 km
Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Difficult
Total Ascent
315 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · The Black Gate Trailhead
- No dogs
This loop traverses the width of the narrow Sheep’s Head Peninsula on laneways, tracks and mountain paths, passing through the remains of mine buildings at Crimea and close to cliffs, including a short cliff path with rope handrail. There are fine views towards the neighbouring Beara and Mizen Peninsulas.
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Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Heritage & points of interest
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.