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Trail · County Cork

Fastnet Trails - Gortdubh Loop Walk

13.9 km4 hrModerateLoop380 m climbDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

Second Start Point at Goleen Community Centre Hall 1km from village where car parking only is available

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 cloudGreat day outdoors
Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rainGood day outdoors

Make a day of it

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

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awayFastnet Trails - Goleen Harbour Long LoopNotice on this trail2.5 km1 hrModerateLoopThis trail takes the walker from the village crossroads, past the pier, to the off-road route through Goleen Harbour Farm where the trail meanders through wild flowers and meadows along with newly planted forest, while…

Trail · 100 m awayFastnet Trails - Goleen Harbour Short LoopNotice on this trail1.8 km30 minModerateLoopThis trail takes the walker from the village crossroads, past the pier, to the off-road route through Goleen Harbour Farm where the trail meanders through wild flowers and meadows, while offering great views towards…

Trail · 100 m awayFastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail14.3 km4 hrModerateLinearThis trail mainly follows quiet country roads with some sections on grass and forest track, mostly on the northern side of the Mizen Peninsula, but starting and finishing on the southern side. Spectacular views include…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 3.9 km awayBaile RiosóidBallyrisodeWheelchair accessDogs on a leadBallyrisode Beach is a sandy, sheltered beach located at Toomore in Co Cork and is within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a National Heritage Area (NHA).

Beach · 4.4 km awayGalley CoveWheelchair accessDogs on a leadGalley Cove is located at Crookhaven in Co Cork. The beach is around 250m in length and is part of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a National Heritage Area (NHA).

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 21 km awayDún BaoiDunboy3 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 9.9 km awayInis FadaLong IslandIslandLong IslandTake a quick pause from the vibrant mainland and relax on the shores of Long Island in County Cork.

Nature spot · 10 km awayColla PierIslandMake your way to Colla Pier in West Cork and uncover the pathway to the surrounding islands.