Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:16:15 +0100 http://www.sheepshead.ie/sheepshead/ Hill Walking on the Sheepshead Peninsula en-us http://www.sheepshead.ie/sheepshead/images/logo.gif http://www.sheepshead.ie/sheepshead/ chrisandjackieblack@gmail.com http://www.sheepshead.ie/sheepshead/Article1.html Short, sweet and scenic, this (The Sheeps Head Way) must be the best in Ireland.  It takes in a superb moorland crest and rugged cliffs, as well as easy lowand terrain." Country Walking              Hillside Walks are located 12km South West of Bantry o­n the shores of Bantry Bay.  Our hill walking holidays and B&B are situated in the heart of the Sheeps Head Peninsula with the Beara and Mizen Peninsulas to the north and south respectively.  This beautiful quite place is a world away from the rat race, it allows you to relax and unwind and is an ideal base for a walking holiday - the best way to explore o­ne of the least known peninsulas along the Irish coastline and enjoy its tranquility, beauty and rugged landscape lapped by the Atlantic Ocean.  There are few more beautifully located or more delightful walks in the whole of Ireland.The Sheep's Head Way is a fully way marked 88km/55mile route and is ideal for self-guided walking with many loop walk facilities for those who wish to vary their route.  There are a number of historical and archeological monuments to be found amidst a spectacular landscape of mountains and sea.  You will also have the chance to encounter an array of rare wild flowers, view the dolphins in the bay and take some time to acquaint yourself with some interesting bird life.  The terrain varies as you progress along the route that usually goes out o­n the Bantry Bay side of the peninsula along a wide open rocky ridge with good vegetation cover.  However there are wet patches as you progress to the lighthouse at the end of the peninsula.  You return o­n the Dunmanus Bay side along gentler, low level farmland, moor and close knit villages.  The average length of the walks each day is between 15 and 22 km's with the highest point being 345m. Please note each walk can be tailored to suit your individual ability.                Find out more about our walking offers and holidays here : Hill Walking Options and Prices. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:16:15 +0100