View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Church Cross

Bike touring routes & trails

Ireland

Munster

Cork

View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Church Cross

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Church Cross

05:31

87.1km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

15.5 km

Cadogan's Strand

Highlight • Beach

The beach is located in the neighboring bay

Translated by Google •

Tip by

24.0 km

Altar Wedge Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

A late Neolithic (2500-200 BC) wedge tomb on a prominent height above Toormore Bay. The narrow, west-facing structure overlooks the ocean and the rugged coastline. (Altar Wedge Tomb)

Showing Translation

Tip by

27.1 km

Ballyrisode Wood

Forest

34.5 km

View of the Wild Atlantic Way Coast near Goleen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Open viewpoint over the rugged Atlantic coastline west of Goleen. Wide horizon, low rocky ridges and the typical Wild Atlantic Way landscape winding along the ocean.

Showing Translation

Tip by

39.1 km

High-lying viewpoint with a wide view over the dunes, the bay and the open Atlantic coast. The soft arc of the beach and the light dune landscape come together beautifully here in one panoramic frame.

Showing Translation

Tip by

45.2 km

Mizen Head Sign

Highlight • Monument

Mizen Head is the southwesternmost point of mainland Ireland, known for its spectacular cliffs, historic signal station, and role as a beacon for transatlantic shipping. Located on the Mizen Peninsula …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

45.4 km

Mizen Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

An iconic stop along the Wild Atlantic Way, Mizen Head is one of the most spectacular headlands on Ireland's Atlantic coast. Standing on Mizen, surrounded by the crashing waves, it's …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

48.2 km

Barley Cove viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barley Cove is a beautiful beach characterised by an expanse of fine golden sand. The road between Mizen Head and Barleycove, offers fabulous views of the cove from above.

Tip by

70.8 km

Schull

Highlight • Settlement

A friendly former fishing village at the end of Long Island Bay, a small harbour and a compact centre full of cafes and local shops. The open location on the …

Showing Translation

Tip by

87.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.5 km

7.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.3 km