Trail · County Cork

Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk

5.7 km2 hrModerateLinear258 m climbNo dogs
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This linear walk takes you along the Peakeen Ridge over Caher Mountain between the top of the Goat's Path road and the townland of Letter West. The route provides stunning views over both coastlines of the Sheep's Head Peninsula. This walk rises to 328 metres and includes some steep climbs and descents.

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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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