Trail · County Cork

Sheep's Head - Glanlough Loop

16.9 km5 hrChallengingLoop270 m climbNo dogs
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This loop follows minor roadways, laneways and mountain paths as it climbs to bring you along the top of the spine ridge of the Sheep's Head Peninsula, before descending, circling Glanlough Lake on the way. Spectacular mountain, coastal and sea views abound on all sides.

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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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