The Sheeps Head Way starts in Bantry Bay and traces the Sheeps Head Peninsula all the way to Dunmanus Bay. The route in full is 93km long or you can enjoy various looped walks off the main path. This section here is part of the 'Poet's Way Loop' that hikes out to the lighthouse.

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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

03:18

250m

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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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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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Sheep's Head Way – Poet's Way Loop

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

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

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

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