Hiking Trails in County Cork

69 waymarked trails in County Cork, typically 8.2 km and up to 2,300 km. Distances, grades and route lines come from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register.

  • 69 trails
  • 8.2 km typical
  • 3,714 km combined
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69 trails

152km long-distance trail through mountains and along the coast of the Beara Peninsula. Features prehistoric standing stones, rugged coastal scenery,…

  • 241.8 km
  • 9 days
  • 5245 m
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88km long-distance trail along the spectacular Sheep’s Head Peninsula. Features loop walks, megalithic tombs, and dramatic cliff scenery. Dogs are…

  • 171.8 km
  • 6 days
  • 2190 m
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Stunning forest park with multiple trails ranging from easy lakeside walks to challenging mountain hikes. Features a picturesque lake, historic…

  • 20 km
  • 1000 m
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A 37.3km (23.2 miles) loop trail around the Seven Heads Peninsula, passing through villages, rugged cliffs, and shorelines from Timoleague…

  • 31 km
  • 8.8h
  • 600 m
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A scenic 7km (return) coastal path between Ballycotton village and Ballyandreen beach. Offers stunning cliff views and is relatively flat.…

  • 20 km
  • 1000 m
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Forestry loop walk with multiple route options (up to 11km) on Mount Hillary. Offers panoramic views across several counties (Kerry,…

  • 10 km
  • 300 m
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Compact, picturesque woodland walk on a hill overlooking Cork Harbour. Features waterfront sections and is popular with families and dog…

  • 5 km
  • 100 m
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