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Lough Hyne

Name: Lough Hyne
Rating: 2

Recommended by 55 hikers

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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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1. Lough Hyne loop & Mount Knockomagh

8.04km

02:26

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lough Hyne – Ruins of a House loop from Skibbereen

3.54km

01:11

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lough Hyne – Ruins of a House loop from Baltimore

6.24km

01:53

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tips

Gormú

August 15, 2018

Probably the best open-water swimming location in Ireland. Due to the very sheltered nature of this salt water lough it’s possible to swim here when sea conditions at local beaches are too rough. Popular with swimmers year round.

Beyond the Horizon

October 17, 2024

Lough Hyne is truly something special. On my way to the lake I passed through the dense forest of the Knockomagh Woods Trail, where the green of the trees and the chirping of birds cover the hikers like a thick blanket. A quiet, almost mystical place. When you leave the path and suddenly see the clear waters of Lough Hyne in front of you, the landscape opens up in a completely new way. The lake, which is considered a safe place to swim even in rough conditions due to its salt water supply, attracts not only hikers but also swimmers who bathe in the protected waters here all year round.

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Gabriele

May 21, 2025

A beautiful salt lake, separated from the sea by a narrow passage. In the center of the lake a small island with the ruins, unfortunately not visible from the coast, of Clohane Castle. From here the path to Knockomagh starts, very steep but with a 360° view of the entire valley.

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Elevation 10 m

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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Lough Hyne

1. Lough Hyne loop & Mount Knockomagh

2. Lough Hyne – Ruins of a House loop from Skibbereen

3. Lough Hyne – Ruins of a House loop from Baltimore

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