Trail · County Cork

Sheep's Head - Coomkeen Loop

6.8 km3 hrModerateLoop220 m climbNo dogs

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

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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

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 · 4.4 km awayBantry Blue-way Blue Trail6 km2 hrModerateOut and BackThis trail travels west to South Beach where the crossing point is marked by a signpost and flag. Beware of winds and tidal flows at the crossing, a wind flag at South Beach will indicate local wind conditions. If…

Trail · 4.4 km awayBantry Blue-way Green Trail1 km1 hrEasyOut and BackThis is a short return trail between Abbey Slipway and Railway Pier. Beware of Ferries operating from Bantry Pier.

Trail · 4.4 km awayBantry Blue-way Red Trail9 km3 hrChallengingLoopFollow the Blue Trail description to Bank House on Whiddy Island and continue north to where the crossing point is marked by an orange buoy and flag where a wind flag will indicate local wind conditions.This is a 2 km…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 13 km awayCadogans strand, SchullWheelchair accessDogs on a leadCadogan's Strand is located close to Schull town in Co Cork. It has a sheltered location and is around 250m in length.

Beach · 15 km awayCill ChrócháinKilcrohaneParkingWheelchair accessDogs on a leadKilcrohane Pier is a small sheltered harbour just outside the village of Kilcrohane. It is a small rocky cove with lovely views of Dunmanus Bay.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 24 km awayGougane Barra Forest ParkForest park · 137 ha7 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 3.2 km awayCarraig Abhainn GardensGardenDurrusCarraig Abhainn Gardens is a delightful three acre garden in Durrus village on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Nature spot · 4.8 km awayFaoideWhiddy IslandIslandWhiddy IslandGet lost in the incredible floral haven that calls Whiddy Island in County Cork home.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 4.1 km awayKilnaruane Pillar StoneCrossKilnaruaneThis ancient church site is located on the crest of a low hill from which there are magnificent views across Bantry Bay. The townland name probably means Cill na RÃ³mhÃ¡n, â€˜Church of the Romansâ€™, and may refer to a…