Trail · County Cork

Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop

7.6 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoop120 m climbDogs on a lead

Notice: Due to Coillte Harvesting Works sections of the Canon Sheehan Loop Walk will be Closed from 24-8-26 to the 5-9-26 - Please Adhere to Local Signage

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

Following glorious forest tracks, woodland paths and riverbank through Glenanaar Forest and along the banks of the Ogeen River watch out for the natural well, the bluebells in May, a standing stone and a mossy mass rock. There are fine views of the Blackwater Valley and the Nagle and Knockmealdown Mountains.

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Outdoors in County Cork this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rainGood day outdoors

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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.