Easy paced walks with local information along the way on Folklore, History & Archaeology.
Hillside Walks are situated in the heart of the Sheeps Head Peninsula with Beara and Mizen Peninsulas to the north and south respectively. This beautiful quite place is a world away from the busy modern world, allowing you to relax and unwind, an ideal place for a days or half days guided walk.
- Visit Bronze Age stone circle, abandoned church and old burial ground
- Luggage transfer for walkers
- Maps available
- All of our walks are on way marked ways
- Easy paced walks with local information along the way on Folklore, History and Archaeology
- Visit Bronze stone circle, abandoned church and burial ground
Walking is the best way to explore one of the least known peninsulas along the Irish coastline and enjoy its tranquillity, beauty and rugged landscape lapped by the Atlantic Ocean at your own pace. There are these trails are unique, and many hill walkers consider them to be the best walking trails in Ireland , beautifully located delightful walks in the Island of Ireland.
There are a number of historical and archaeological 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 spectate interesting and native bird life. The terrain varies as we progress along the route a wide open rocky ridge with good vegetation cover Our Guided Walking Tours are designed for your convenience and enjoyment.
You’ll enjoy a relaxed pace so you can appreciate the stunning scenery.
Please note each walk can be tailored to suit your individual ability.
Hillside Walks offers Guided easy paced walks one of Ireland’s most untouched and scenic coastal landscapes. This quiet scenic place sits between the Beara and Mizen Peninsulas and provides an ideal starting point for exploring the region’s rugged beauty, Atlantic views and tranquil trails.
With local accommodation information available, Hillside Walks invites visitors to relax, unwind and discover some of the most delightful and lesser-known walking routes along the Irish coastline perfect for those who want Ireland’s wild beauty without the crowds.
Our guided walks are also available around Whiddy Island for those interested in another part of rural Irish history, there are also Military fortifications on the Island
Call Tim for Ferry times to and from Whiddy Island
Also available are walks in Glengariff nature reserves and low level walks.
Glengarriff feature’s some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland and showcase’s all of Ireland’s geological features in the area
Baggage Transfer on Sheeps Head
Carrying a heavy rucksack can make your walk more difficult, if you are new to self-guided long-distance trail-walking then the best advice is to have your overnight bag transported from one.
Hill Walking in Ireland – Self Guided Walks in Ireland explore the Sheeps Head Way 2026:
The Sheeps Head Peninsula Hill Walking in Ireland – Escape to the Irish Hills !
Day 1: Arrive in Cork, Ireland and travel to Bantry. Stay at a B&B In Bantry town.
Day 2: Bantry to Glenlough, 16km, 5-6 hours. You will depart from Bantry town on the first day of the walk which you will spend admiring some of the magnificent views of Bantry Bay as you progress along the ridge to Glenlough.
Day 3: Glenlough to FinnMcCool’s Seat, 12km, 4-5 hours. Today amazing scenery also awaits you as the walk takes you towards the highest point of Seefin 345 m where you will have a birds eye view of both the Beara peninsula and Dunmanus Bay.
Day 4: Finn McCool’s Seat to Tooreen, 15 km,4-5 hours. Going back in time you will see the dwelling houses located at the 19th century copper mines. This route takes you to a Tooreen, via the Lighthouse at the end of the peninsula, where rugged cliff edge views await you. Stay at a B&B in or near Kilcrohane Village
Day 5: Toreen to Kilcrohane, 13km, you will pass the ruin of a World War II look out station and signal tower as you ramble along sites the old military road over Dunmanus Bay. As the terrain changes to flatter agricultural land, you will progress along old fishermans paths and small roads to Kilcrohane village. Stay at a B&B in or near Kilcrohane Village
Day 6: Kilcrohane to Durrus,17 km, 5-6 hours. Leaving Kilcrohane village you get the chance to walk along the seashore, passing the ruin of an old Bardic school and viewing a Bronze age stone Circle at Ahakista. Continuing through the hills and and quite roads to Durrus Village. Stay at a B&B in or near Durrus
Day 7: Walk to Bantry on a Forest track, 19km, 5-6 hour. Walking quite roads over Barnageehy (Hight of the Wind) great views from here. Or a shorter route 12 km up to Boollteenagh over the hill and on to Bantry.
The Sheep’s Head Walk Way has been extended to the start of the Mizen Head Peninsula, which is south of Durrus Village. You could do one days walking here. There is a very nice walk on the ridge and through forest with great views over the Atlantic and Islands. Also ,a half-day walk can be done on Whiddy Island, on a quite road and trail. Whiddy Island is a 20 minute boat trip from Bantry Pier.
We have lots of information we can provide you with to help you enjoy your walk.
Guided walks can be organised at a reasonable rate, even if you are not staying at Seamount Farm.
Contact Hillside Walks:
Hillside Walks
Glenlough West
Bantry, County Cork
Telephone: +353 27 61226
Fax: + 353 27 61226
E-mail: info@sheepshead.ie