Trail · County Cork
Castlefreke - High Cross Loop
1.6 km40 minModerateLoop50 m climbDogs on a lead
This walk leads uphill through Coillte woodland to Ireland’s tallest high cross, erected in 1901 as a memorial to Algernon, Lord Carbery, by his widow, Lady Mary. Spend some time looking at the beautiful carvings on the high cross and gazing at the magnificent views of the ocean, the lighthouse at Galley Head and the surrounding countryside before continuing downhill to return to Croaghna Wood Car Park, via a track parallel to the public road still known as ‘The Avenue’.
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Outdoors in County Cork this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Sun with light cloud
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rain
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 4.2 km awayGalley Head ViewBeachReach the vantage point of Galley Head View in County Cork and treat yourself to exceptional views of the local beaches and expansive coastline.
Nature spot · 19 km awayGlenview GardensGardenGlenview Gardens is a 3 acre, multi themed open garden situated 2.5km from Enniskeane, County Cork. The garden includes a sunken white garden, a Mediterranean garden, a Chinese garden as well as a host of other interesting features.