Sheep's Head - Coomkeen Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
6.8 km
Time
3 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
220 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Orange arrow
Start Point
Durrus
Finish Point
Durrus
Nearest Town to Start
Durrus
Grid Ref.
V 946 420
Lat. and Long.
51.650459, -9.516717
This loop walk has fantastic views over Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay, and travels over hill and quiet roads.
Directions: From the Car Park at Boolteenagh, follow the orange arrows and set out along the ridge. The trail passes Lough Na Fuilla (Lake of Blood), before dropping downhill along bog roads, and quiet roads before returning to the car park, passing the very famous Durrus Cheese farm.
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 88