Trail · County Cork

Castlemartyr - Mitchell's Wood Loop

2.4 km45 minEasyLoop10 m climbDogs on a lead

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

This Loop follows forest roads and tracks in this former estate, passing close to the Kiltha River, a Folly and the Camellia Gardens.

Maps and more

Outdoors in County Cork this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 14°C

Thu, 29 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct13° / 9°Grey cloudGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov12° / 6°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

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

Trails & walks

Trail · 1.3 km awayLadysbridge Loop Trail5 km1 hr 30 minEasyLoopThis trail offers a very pleasant countryside and forest walk on quiet roadway and specially constructed path, with a peaceful ambiance, beautiful scenery and some interesting birdlife, flora, and fauna such as otters…

Trail · 2.8 km awayBallintotis Loops - Castle Loop3.7 km1 hr 15 minEasyLoopThis trail follows country roads and laneways from the Church car park and passes Ballintotas National School (built in 1898). It incorporates Ballintotis Castle (once the possession of the Fitzgeralds of Munster)…

Trail · 2.8 km awayBallintotis Loops - Castle Loop Cycling Trail3.2 km40 minEasyLoopThis trail follows country roads and laneways from the Church car park and passes Ballintotas National School (built in 1898). It incorporates Ballintotis Castle (once the possession of the Fitzgeralds of Munster)…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 6.6 km awayGarraí BhoitheGarryvoeWater quality: Good (2025)Lifeguards in seasonToiletsParkingGarryvoe beach is a south east facing, gently sloping, sandy/pebble beach located on a long stretch of sandy coastline. It is quite open to rough weather and rough seas. There is an area of sand dunes to the rear…

Beach · 7.2 km awayArd na hInseArdnahinchDogs on a leadArdnahinch Beach is located near Shanagarry in Co Cork in a wide bay with views to Ballycotton and the Island lighthouse. During low tide it is an expansive beach, however at high tide there is only a thin strip of…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 100 m awayBaile na MartraCastlemartyr3 trailsParking

Forest · 8.8 km awayBallyannan Wood

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 14 km awayMillennium Garden of TimeGardenYoughalSituated in Youghal, County Cork, the Millennium Garden of Time is a spectacular place that was developed by the local Tidy Towns Committee. The garden is based on the Chi-Rho page from the Book of Kells and features a number of ponds.

Nature spot · 15 km awayInch StrandBeachInchInch Strand is an expansive beach located in Whitegate, County Cork. It is very popular with surfers.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 14 km awayCaisleán Chúirt an BharraighBarryscourt CastleCastleBarryscourtBarryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, with its largely intact bawn wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house. Both the First floor Main Hall and the…