County
Cork
Distance
6 km
Duration
1.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Total Ascent
40 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Picnic area at Knockadoon
- Dogs allowed
- Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead
As part of the Capel Way Coastal Trail this is a most enjoyable walk on gravel track and minor road around the tip of Knockadoon peninsula passing the signal tower and some beautifully maintained thatched cottages, with stunning views of the sea cliffs, Ballycotton and Youghal Bays as well as Capel Island.
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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
Swimming spots
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.