Sheep's Head - Castledonovan Loop
Grade
Strenuous
Length
10.8 km
Time
4 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
425 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Dark blue arrow
Start Point
Castledonovan Car Park
Finish Point
Castledonovan Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Drimoleague
Grid Ref.
W 113 493
Lat. and Long.
51.689721, -9.292298
/ 51.689721, -9.282298
This walk has spectacular views across Bantry, Dunmanus Bay and the Kerry mountains. On clear days, there are views all the way to the Fastnet Rock. The Castledonovan Loop Walk is marked by a blue arrow starting at Castledonovan car park.
Directions: Pass Castledonovan Castle to your left continuing along a quiet country road before turning off the road to take a fairly steady climb to the top of Mullaghmesha Mountain. Head down by Coomanore Lakes and along a pleasant track to back to the Castledonovan car park.
Maps and other information
GPX File
External Links
Trail Management
Sheep’s Head Way Limited info@sheepsheadway.ie / www.thesheepsheadway.ie
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 85
Public Transportation
Bus Eireann bus