County
Cork
Distance
25 km
Duration
1.5 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Total Ascent
156 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Skibbereen Post Office
- Public transport
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- No dogs
This loop starts at the Post Office in Skibbereen and passes close to Lough Abisdealy on its way to the coast at Tragumna beach from where it tours along the headlands, bays and promontories of this part of West Cork to Castletownsend and back to Skibbereen. There are marvellous views out over the Atlantic. It includes several steep and some very steep hills and care is required on some sections and at some junctions.
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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
+8 more nearby
Natural features
+3 more nearby
Peaks
Heritage & points of interest
+23 more nearby
Food & drink
+7 more nearby
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.