Trail · County Cork
Sherkin Island Horseshoe Loop
2 km1 hrEasyLoop40 m climbDogs on a lead
This 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 Horseshoe Harbour and the Island.
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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 cloud
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rain
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
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.