Trail · County Cork

Fastnet Trails - Knockaphuca Loop

10 km3 hrChallengingLoop232 m climbNo dogs
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This trail goes from sea level to the 237m summit of Knockaphuca, with its Holy Year cross on top (lit up at night), on road, track, grassy track and open mountain, passing between rocky outcrops and becoming steeper as you ascend. Views are stunning from most of the trail and particularly from the summit with a 360 degree spread including the Mizen Peninsula stretched out below, the Sheep's Head Peninsula, Cape Clear and Sherkin Islands, Roaring Water Bay and Fastnet Rock.

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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.