For this view you have to leave the path and walk about 20 meters up the small hill. The view that presents itself rewards everyone who takes this effort.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 17, 2024

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The view of Lough Akeen is one of those moments that stays etched in your memory. The short detour off the main path takes you to a hill from which …

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Dennis

July 8, 2023

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A beautiful vantage point over THE lake and THE lake

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1. The Poet's Way loop on the Sheeps Head Peninsula

12.7km

04:17

290m

280m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. View of the Mizen Head Peninsula – View of the Mizen Head cliffs loop from Rerrin

10.2km

03:19

250m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Mizen Head Cliffs – View of the Mizen Head Peninsula loop from Sheepshead

14.3km

04:19

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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1. The Poet's Way loop on the Sheeps Head Peninsula

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3. Mizen Head Cliffs – View of the Mizen Head Peninsula loop from Sheepshead

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