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View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Schull

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Munster

Cork

View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Schull

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View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Schull

03:21

53.8km

590m

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: March 19, 2026

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7.27 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)

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10.4 km

Ballyrisode Wood

Forest

17.8 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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21.4 km

Lackenakea Bay Beach (Trá Bhá Lackenakea)

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Beautiful Lackenakea Bay Beach (Trá Bhá Lackenakea) is quieter than nearby Barley Cove Beach. At high tide, the beach is pebbly, but when the waters recede, a stretch of golden …

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22.4 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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28.5 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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28.7 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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31.5 km

Barley Cove viewpoint

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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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53.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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53.8 km

Surfaces

53.4 km

477 m

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Thursday 21 May

14°C

11°C

40 %

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View of Barley Cove – Mizen Head loop from Schull

Altar Wedge Tomb

View of the Wild Atlantic Way Coast near Goleen

Lackenakea Bay Beach (Trá Bhá Lackenakea)