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Trail · County Cork

Sherkin Island 5 Blue Trail

2.3 km2 hrEasyOut and BackDogs on a lead

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

This attractive walk follows the Red 5 Trail for the first half but then branches north by the finest sandy beaches with views of Cape Clear.

Distance and time given are for the return journey

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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

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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awaySherkin Island 3 Yellow Trail1.9 km1 hr 30 minEasyOut and BackThis is an attractive trail along the lane heading to the northeastern end of the island, with fine views of Baltimore Harbour.

Trail · 100 m awaySherkin Island 5 Red Trail2.5 km2 hrEasyOut and BackThis is an attractive road walk west which climbs the small hill to the church and then opens panoramic views across Roaring Water Bay to the Mizen.

Trail · 100 m awaySherkin Island Horseshoe Loop2 km1 hrEasyLoopThis is an attractive and enjoyable walking trail which is made up of minor roadways and green tracks and takes in the eastern end of Sherkin Island in the area between Horseshoe and Kinish Harbours with views across…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 1.5 km awaySilver Strand, Sherkin IslandDogs on a leadSilver Strand is a gently sloping sandy beach open to the south west.

Beach · 8.2 km awayCape Clear North HarbourDogs on a leadCape Clear North Harbour Beach , is a gently sloping sandy beach facing North, towards Schull on the Southern coast of Ireland. Access to the beach on the island is by ferry from Schull or Baltimore on the mainland. The…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 18 km awayRineen1 trailParking

Forest · 25 km awayDrom OilcheDromillihy1 trailParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 3.3 km awayHeir IslandIslandHeir IslandVenture out to Heir Island in West Cork for spectacular views of flora, fauna and more.

Nature spot · 6.1 km awayInish Beg IslandIslandBaltimoreInish Beg is a beautiful West Cork island, just a few kilometres from the thriving market town of Skibbereen and the idyllic little port of Baltimore with its sailing, fishing and diving centres.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 22 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…

Heritage site · 24 km awayDrombeg Stone CircleStone circleDrombeg (Carbery E. (W.D.) By.)Drombeg stone circle is dramatically situated on a rocky terrace with sweeping views over farmland to the Atlantic Ocean. Drombeg is perhaps the finest example of a distinctive series of stone circles found in Cork and…