10 images
The best running trails around West Cork
4.6
(5)
1,138
runners
138
runs
Last updated: September 17, 2025
57
runners
1. Glengarriff River loop to Lady Bantry's Lookout
4.40km
00:30
70m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
2. Lough Hyne loop & Knockomagh Hill
8.10km
01:01
270m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Sign up for free
9
runners
3. Dursey Island loop via Ireland's only cable car
14.5km
01:53
400m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(1)
7
runners
4. Drombeg Stone Circle loop from Glandore
8.96km
00:58
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
5. The Poet's Way loop on the Sheep's Head Peninsula
12.7km
01:58
300m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
8
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
6
runners
7. Mullaghmesha & Coomanore Lough from Drimoleague
19.2km
02:26
470m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3
runners
8. Long Strand & Galley Head loop
12.9km
01:28
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
9. Bere Island loop
13.3km
01:40
360m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
1
runners
10. Sugarloaf Mountain & Toberavanaha Lough
13.8km
01:55
590m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Other adventures around West Cork
Most popular routes around West Cork
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
Didn’t find what you were looking for?
Check out more Running Trails & Routes throughout West Cork below and find the perfect route in your destination.
Explore more
Browse the best Running Trails & Routes in other regions.
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free