Sheep's Head Way
Cork, Ireland
Loop trail in Cork, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 57.3 mi (92.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,939 ft (2,115 m)
- Est. Time
- 22 hr
- High point
- 935 ft (285 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Spring: Lady's Well 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Goats Path Pod Park 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Peak: Gouladane 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Finn McCool's Seat 15.5 mi (25 km) from start
- Historic site: Roland 20 mi (32.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Lough Akeen Lake View 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from start
- Peak: Ballyroon Mountain 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Ballyroon Mountain Signal Tower 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Drowning in Dunmanus Bay 28.4 mi (45.6 km) from start
- Historic site: two standing stones 32.4 mi (52.1 km) from start
- Visitor center 32.8 mi (52.8 km) from start
- Spring: Well of the poets 34.6 mi (55.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 35.6 mi (57.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Tom Whitty memorial 36.3 mi (58.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Atha Tomais 36.3 mi (58.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 36.4 mi (58.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort 40.8 mi (65.6 km) from start
- Peak: Derrylahard East 49 mi (78.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Seskin View 54.9 mi (88.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sheep's Head Way
How long is Sheep's Head Way?
Sheep's Head Way is 57.3 mi (92.2 km) long. Most people take about 22 hr. It climbs 6,939 ft (2,115 m) in total, up to a high point of 935 ft (285 m).
How hard is Sheep's Head Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sheep's Head Way?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Bantry House Visitor Carpark. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Sheep's Head Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 24.6 mi (39.5 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Sheep's Head Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (10% under trees).
What can you do on Sheep's Head Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Sheep's Head Way?
Bantry House Tearoom, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Maxol, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Sheep's Head Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Sheep's Head Way
- BéicÃn Loop Cork · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Abbey & Rope Walk Loop Cork · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Barnageehy Loop Walk Cork · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Coorycommane Loop Walk Cork · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.2 km)
- Daly's Loop Cork · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Glanbannoo Walk Cork · Easy · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Coomkeen Loop Walk Cork · Moderate · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Trawlebane Walk Cork · Hard · 10.6 mi (17.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap