County
Cork
Distance
10 km
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Total Ascent
232 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Goleen Village Cross Roads
- Public transport · Bus
- No dogs
This trail goes from sea level to the 237m summit of Knockaphuca, with its Holy Year cross on top (lit up at night), on road, track, grassy track and open mountain, passing between rocky outcrops and becoming steeper as you ascend. Views are stunning from most of the trail and particularly from the summit with a 360 degree spread including the Mizen Peninsula stretched out below, the Sheep’s Head Peninsula, Cape Clear and Sherkin Islands, Roaring Water Bay and Fastnet Rock.
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Peaks
Food & drink
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.