Sheep's Head - Mealagh Valley Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
10.9 km
Time
3 hours 40 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
242 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Green arrow
Start Point
Mealagh Community Centre
Finish Point
Mealagh Community Centre
Nearest Town to Start
Bantry
Grid Ref.
W 064 530
Lat. and Long.
51.721595, -9.355881
A mostly level road walk around the eastern half of the Mealagh Valley with some beautiful cross-country sections.
Directions: The walk starts along the banks of the Mealagh River at Mealagh Valley before climbing up through fields to the road along the south side of Mealagh Valley. The walk later crosses the valley through the Mealagh Valley Woods, before meeting the road along the north side of the valley. The final section is back through fields to return to the Mealagh Valley. Along the way you can take a quick detour to the Barnagowlane Wedge Tomb.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Sheep’s Head Way Limited info@sheepsheadway.ie / www.thesheepsheadway.ie
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 85