What To Do on Sheep's Head Peninsula: Cork's Best Coastal Walking Route
Sheep Head is a small peninsula, often overlooked in favor of its big brothers, the Mizen & Beara peninsulas, but walkers know all about Sheep's Head. Although Sheep's Head is only 25km long itself, the intestinal walking Sheep's Head Way stretches for the guts of 88km.
The 4km walk to the lighthouse has everything, coast, lake, lighthouse, sea cliffs, houses you wished you lived in. The south side is easy going, the north side is more rugged, but very doable. If in doubt, just came back the way you came. Or ask a friendly local along the path, "will I survive?" is always a great conversation starter. A cup of tea at Bernie's Cupán Tae is considered an essential part of the walk.
Being so small, just drive anywhere that looks interesting. You can't get lost. out for honesty farm boxes. Pick up some morning fresh eggs.
There's only a few villages in the area. If you think it's hard to pronounce the village of Ahakista, it doesn't get any easier after a few delicious pints at Arundel's on the pier there.
Sheep's Head is ideal for a day when you want to take it easy and go slow.
Get Lost
We'll point you in the right direction, but the real adventure is when you wander off on your own. Because in Ireland, there's no such thing as a wrong turn. Just don't ask the locals for directions unless you've got time for a chat.
9 More Cork Day Trips
There's 5 day trips in our central Cork guide. And we have 5 more Cork day trips in our West Cork guide. You'll be speaking like a Cork native if you do all ten!
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