RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Miriam planned this outdoor adventure with komoot!

Discover your own fun with the #1 outdoor app.

Sign up or log in
Miriam
Saved routes

Mizen Head Cliffs – View of the Mizen Head Peninsula loop from Sheepshead

Miriam
Saved routes

Mizen Head Cliffs – View of the Mizen Head Peninsula loop from Sheepshead

planned a hike

August 15, 2026

Mizen Head Cliffs – View of the Mizen Head Peninsula loop from Sheepshead

Moderate

04:19

14.3km

3.3km/h

280m

280m

LikeShareEmbedComments
NavigateSend to PhoneSave

Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions
1

3.43 km

Sheep's Head Way – Poet's Way Loop

Highlight • Trail

The Sheeps Head Way starts in Bantry Bay and traces the Sheeps Head Peninsula all the way to Dunmanus Bay. The route in full is 93km long or you can …

Tip by

2

4.14 km

Sheep's Head Way

Highlight • Trail

An impressive and natural hiking trail around the cape. Very well marked with yellow markers, it's virtually impossible to get lost. Great views. We parked in a small parking lot …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

4.47 km

On rainy days the paths turn into small streams. High, waterproof footwear is absolutely essential. A pair of socks to change should be in your luggage.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.08 km

Ballyroon Mountain

Peak

5

5.58 km

Easy 4,5km round Trip with beautiful views. Spending some time at the Lighthouse might be honored with a whale or some dolfins. Highest Chance to find them, if you see a lot of Birds flying circles over the water.

Tip by

6

5.63 km

Bernie's Cupán

Highlight • Cafe

One of the most beautiful hikes.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

6.89 km

Mizen Head Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

You have to go there.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

7.16 km

View of Mizen Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

A helicopter can land here. However, it shouldn't be too windy!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9

8.38 km

View of the Mizen Head Peninsula

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

3.68 km

2.89 km

646 m

339 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

6.05 km

244 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Route Details

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Loading

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free
Loading
Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy