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Walking West Cork

Posted by Mark Grace 
· August 27, 2017 

The Long & the Short of It

As mentioned in an earlier blog post, the Ballynoe House market survey identified walking as the prime activity for visitors. Anything from a stroll to a major hike. Here are a few to consider.

Shorter Walks

There a number of a short & medium distance walks directly from Ballynoe House:

  • To/from Galley Head
  • Circular tour of Ardfield village via Red Strand
  • The Wild Atlantic Way between Dunowen & Dunmore (via Dunnycove & Ballycusheen)
The laneway to Sandscove

The laneway to Sandscove

Shorter walks reached by car:

  • Long Strand (beach and dunes)
  • Castlefreke: Woodland Trail
  • Castlefreke: Castle Cross, the Warrens & Kilkeren Lake walks
  • Inchydoney (beach & dunes)
  • Carrigfadda Hill Walk (just north of Reenascreena)

Longer Walks

  • The Fastnet Trails between Skibbereen & Ballydehob
  • Parts of the Sheep’s Head Walk
  • Parts of the Seven Heads Walk
Sheep's Head

Sheep’s Head

More information (lists, maps & grade) for Biking & Walking Trails in County Cork.

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Mark Grace, Ballynoe House

Categories : Ballynoe House Blog
Tags : Ardfield, Ballynoe House, Castlefreke, Seven Heads, Sheep's Head, trails, walking, West Cork, Wild Atlantic Way

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