The access road is narrow, so it can be difficult for vehicles to pass each other. There is a café and free toilets available in the car park.
The tip of Sheep's Head
One of our favourite spots in Ireland, this short loop will take you to the tip of the Sheep's Head Peninsula!
All along the walk, you'll enjoy views and more views of the ocean.
You will also discover the other peninsulas of County Cork.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.54 mi -
Average duration: 1h 40 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 591 ft -
Descent: - 607 ft -
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Highest point: 584 ft -
Lowest point: 184 ft
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Country:
Ireland
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Start/End: N 51.545664° / W 9.826605° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 574 ft - Parking, start on the left-hand path.
- 1 : mi 0.33 - alt. 558 ft - View of the Mizen Head Peninsula
- 2 : mi 0.58 - alt. 482 ft - Viewpoint over Lough Akeen
- 3 : mi 1.08 - alt. 197 ft - Sheep's Head Lighthouse
- 4 : mi 1.41 - alt. 230 ft - Viewpoint over the Beara Peninsula
- 5 : mi 1.78 - alt. 302 ft - Turn left and follow the yellow posts.
- 6 : mi 2.08 - alt. 328 ft - Turn right to reach the car park.
- S/E : mi 2.54 - alt. 574 ft - Parking
Notes
Other walks in the area
Caher Mountain loop starting from Killcrohane
Visorando Member 
9.06 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,375 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ireland
The route follows various trails (Sheep'shead Way, Seefin Loop, Farranamanagh Loop). Climb up Caher Mountain, then take the ridge trail to descend and return to the starting point via the road. Very well signposted.
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