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Trail · County Cork

Sheep's Head - Mullaghmesha Loop

10.4 km4 hrChallengingLoop

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

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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 awaySheep's Head - Mealagh Valley Loop10.9 km3 hr 30 minModerateLoop

Trail · 3.5 km awaySli Gaeltacht Mhuscrai71.3 kmChallengingLinearNo dogsSlí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí is a section of the famous Beara-Breifne Way, linking Kealkill and Millstreet in County Cork. At approximately 50 kilometres in length, the trail offers some stunning views on a variety of…

Trail · 3.6 km awaySheep's Head - Mealagh Woods Loop2.9 km1 hr 15 minEasyLoopThe Mealagh Woods Loop is a pleasant woodland walk which follows the bank of the Mealagh River and woodland paths, taking in an ancient wedge tomb.

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 25 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.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 12 km awayGougane Barra Forest ParkForest park · 137 ha7 trailsParking

Forest · 21 km awayAn Charraig FhadaCarrigfadda1 trailParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 8.6 km awayBantry HarbourIslandTake in the beautiful landmarks that lie on the Beara Peninsula from Bantry Harbour in County Cork.

Nature spot · 11 km awayFaoideWhiddy IslandIslandWhiddy IslandGet lost in the incredible floral haven that calls Whiddy Island in County Cork home.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 9.5 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…