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View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Church Cross

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Ireland

Munster

Cork

View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Church Cross

Hard

5.0

(1)

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View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Church Cross

05:32

87.5km

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: February 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.5 km

Cadogan's Strand

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The beach is located in the neighboring bay

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24.0 km

Altar Wedge Tomb

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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)

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27.1 km

Ballyrisode Wood

Forest

34.5 km

View of the Wild Atlantic Way Coast near Goleen

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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.

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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.

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45.2 km

Mizen Head Sign

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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 …

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45.4 km

Mizen Head

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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 …

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48.3 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.

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78.7 km

Ballydehob Viaduct

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The old twelve-arched stone bridge has been closed to trains since 1947, but is accessible to pedestrians. Right at the entrance to Ballydehob

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87.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.1 km

7.43 km

Surfaces

77.2 km

10.3 km

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

11°C

46 %

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View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Church Cross

Cadogan's Strand

Altar Wedge Tomb

View of the Wild Atlantic Way Coast near Goleen