Trail · County Cork

Sheep's Head - Cahergal Loop

8.6 km4 hrVery ChallengingLoop315 m climbNo dogs
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This loop traverses the width of the narrow Sheep's Head Peninsula on laneways, tracks and mountain paths, passing through the remains of mine buildings at Crimea and close to cliffs, including a short cliff path with rope handrail. There are fine views towards the neighbouring Beara and Mizen Peninsulas.

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Outdoors in County Cork this week

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

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

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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