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Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails – Fairy walk loop from Ballincollig

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Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails – Fairy walk loop from Ballincollig

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Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails – Fairy walk loop from Ballincollig

00:56

8.91km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.13 km

Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The site of the Gun Powder Mills were bought by Cork County Council and developed into Balligcollig Park with the buildings becoming part of the surroundings. They were originally opened …

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5.84 km

Ruins

Ruins

3

6.53 km

Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails

Highlight • Trail

Appropriate gears required

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4

8.04 km

Fairy walk

Highlight • Trail

The perfect place to come with mini hikers who will love following the fairy trail to find hidden doorways, poems and a smattering of fairy dust.

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B

8.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.05 km

820 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

2.07 km

1.09 km

417 m

403 m

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

30 %

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