러프 하인 최고의 러닝 경로

A quick but very steep hike takes you to the top of Knockomagh: from here you can see 360° of the entire valley and in particular the salt lake below, Lough Hyne.

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.

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.

start of knockomagh woods trail

The view to the west over Church Strand Bay to Ringarogy Island is beautiful.

Lough Hyne is a popular swimming location so after your run around its perimeter, be sure to take a dip. It is saltwater and very sheltered so when the sea conditions are rough, it is the perfect place for a swim.

At 197m high, Knockomagh Hill overlooks Lough Hyne and the Atlantic Ocean. The view is a worthy reward for running up to the top. The trail up here takes you through lush green forest and around purple seas when the heather is out in the autumn. Take a moment to catch your breath at the top and drink it all in.

Skibbereen is a charming town with many pubs and shops to visit. On a Saturday there is a famers market with plenty of delicious local produce to purchase.