The best walks and hikes in Cork
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Munster? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Cork to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Cork is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
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1. The Poet's Way loop on the Sheeps Head Peninsula
12.7km
04:17
290m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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364
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2. Mizen Head
2.46km
00:41
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Dursey Island loop via Ireland's only cable car
14.5km
04:19
370m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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126
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4. Dunlough Castle loop from Coosacuslaun Bay
4.38km
01:30
90m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
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210
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5. Ballycotton Cliffs & Ballyandreen Bay
8.95km
02:20
60m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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180
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6. Gougane Barra — Lake and National Forest Park loop
7.19km
02:12
240m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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159
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7. Glengarriff River loop to Lady Bantry's Lookout
4.40km
01:12
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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161
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8. The Scilly Walk from Kinsale
4.34km
01:09
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Bere Island loop from Castletownbere
17.3km
04:51
340m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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96
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10. Lough Hyne loop & Mount Knockomagh
8.04km
02:26
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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