The best walks and hikes around Cork
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Cork? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes around Cork to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks around 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 28, 2025
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1. Loch Mahon loop from Blackrock Castle
7.04km
01:48
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(2)
35
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2. Cork city loop to University College Cork
5.25km
01:21
20m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(3)
18
hikers
3. Ballincollig Regional Park loop
5.42km
01:23
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(8)
69
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4. Fern Garden – Blarney Castle and Gardens loop from Blarney
7.14km
01:50
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
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6. University College Cork – The English Market loop from The Lough
11.4km
02:55
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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91
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8. Blarney Castle and Gardens – Fern Garden loop from Blarney
5.99km
01:34
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
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49
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
35
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10. View of Inishcarra Bridge loop from West Village
4.12km
01:03
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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