Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk

Walking
County Cork
Grade Moderate
Length 5.76166 km
Time 2 hours
Format Linear
Ascent 258 m
Dogs Allowed No
Waymarking Black arrow
Start Point
The Alice West Centre
Finish Point
Car Park at the top of The Goat's Path
Nearest Town to Start Kilcrohane
Grid Ref. V 783 361 / V 815 395
Lat. and Long. 51.59510076, -9.71047043 / 51.5646958, -9.75610574

This linear walk takes you along the Peakeen Ridge over Caher Mountain between the top of the Goat's Path road and the townland of Letter West. The route provides stunning views over both coastlines of the Sheep's Head Peninsula. This walk rises to 328 metres and includes some steep climbs and descents.

Trail Management

South West Tourism, íras Fáilte, Grand Parade, Co.Cork Tel: 021-4255100 Email:info@corkkerry.ie Web: www.corkkerry.ie/walking

Facilities

At Start: Car parking In car park at top of pass At End: Space for a few cars to park at the Black Gate

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 88

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