Sheep's Head - Gortnakilly Loop

Walking
County Cork
Grade Strenuous
Length 7.9 km
Am 3 hours
Format Loop
Ascent 302 m
Dogs Allowed No
Waymarking Orange arrow
Start Point
Doonour
Finish Point
Doonour
Nearest Town to Start Kilcrohane
Grid Ref. V 857 426
Lat. and Long. 51.62393, -9.65939

This walk follows laneways, minor roads and open mountain as it crosses over the ridge, giving spectacular views of both Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay with the Beara and Mizen Head peninsulas beyond. Along the way is Gouladoo Holy Well and Gortnakilly Pier.

Directions: Cross the stile and follow the orange arrows uphill. At the top at 'Mass Path Junction' turn right or west for Gortnakilly/Barán/Seefin and continue along the ridge to the Windy Gap Junction. Turn right following the orange arrows and the main Sheep's Head Way route west via the Goat's Path, then north downhill to the road. Turn right to return along the quiet road to Dún Óir (Doonore), passing by Gouladoo Holy Well.

Trail Management

Sheep’s Head Way Limited info@sheepsheadway.ie / www.thesheepsheadway.ie

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 88

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