Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk

Walking
County Cork
5/5
1 review
Grade Moderate
Length 10.3 km
Time 2.8 hours
Format Linear
Ascent 337 m
Dogs Allowed On a lead
Waymarking Amber arrow
Start Point
Beside Ballydehob Hall
Finish Point
Corner of East End Car Park
Nearest Town to Start Ballydehob
Grid Ref. V 989 353 / V 929 315
Lat. and Long. 51.526364, -9.542983 / 51.561769, -9.457873
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This trail walk follows quiet country road with a section on the old 17th century green Bridle or Butter Road stretching from Kilbronogue to near Schull and passing several points of interest with great views of Schull Harabour, Long Island and Mount Gabriel.

Maps and other information

Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk Map.pdf

External Links

Trail Management

council@ballydehob.ie

Facilities

Car parking, shops, restaurants, cafes

Please keep dogs on leash

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 88
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Bus from Cork City

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5/5
06/06/2022

Mary from Cork

I did this today, by bicycle, June 22. It's not suitable for cycling for the most part. I have a hybrid. Also it's very overgrown in places and can be quite steep. That said, lovely scenery and very quiet.

NOTE FROM SPORT IRELAND OUTDOORS: This trail has been developed as a walking trail and is not intended for cycling.

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