Bere Island - Rerrin Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
6.3 km
Am
3 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
95 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Purple arrow
Start Point
Rerrin Village
Finish Point
Rerrin Village
Nearest Town to Start
Castletownbere
Lat. and Long.
51.63443, -9.81939
This coastal loop follows island roadways, laneways and tracks and includes several sites of historical and archaeological importance, such as the ruined British fortifications at Lonehort. Views are of Martello Towers, Ardaragh Wedge Tomb and a Viking shipyard as well as the coast and Lonehort Harbour.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Beara Tourism and Development Association, St. Peter's Church, Castletownbere, Beara, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel/Fax 00353 (0)27 70054
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 84
There may be some sections of soft or wet ground on this trail so a good pair of waterproof boots is highly recommended