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Sheep's Head - Glounaclohy Walk (Drimoleague)

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A spectacular hill walk from Castledonovan to Coomanore Lake, taking the old bog road from where you behold wonderful views of the West cork coastline. The walk returns by the old homestead of “George the Sky”.

Refreshments at the Tearoom on the Alpaca Walk at Castledonovan.

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Trail details

Type:: Walking Trail
Location:: Drimoleague Walks
Grade:: Strenuous
Format:: Loop
Length:: 5.40km
Dogs allowed:: No

Time:3 hours

Nearest town start:Drimoleague

Start point:Castledonovan Bridge Car Park

Finish point:Castledonovan Bridge Car Park

Waymarking:Red arrow

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Drimoleague,Co Cork

What's nearby

Wild Atlantic Way

Leave no trace

Plan ahead and prepare
Be considerate of others
Respect farm animals and wildlife
Travel and camp responsibly
Leave what you find
Dispose of waste properly
Protect nature from fire

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