Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk
Grade
Moderate
Length
5.7 km
Time
2 hours
Format
Linear
Ascent
258 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Black arrow
Start Point
The Alice West Centre
Finish Point
Car Park at the top of The Goat's Path
Nearest Town to Start
Kilcrohane
Grid Ref.
V 783 361
/ V 815 395
Lat. and Long.
51.59510076, -9.71047043
/ 51.5646958, -9.75610574
This linear walk takes you along the Peakeen Ridge over Caher Mountain between the top of the Goat's Path road and the townland of Letter West. The route provides stunning views over both coastlines of the Sheep's Head Peninsula. This walk rises to 328 metres and includes some steep climbs and descents.
Maps and other information
GPX File
External Links
Trail Management
South West Tourism, íras Fáilte, Grand Parade, Co.Cork Tel: 021-4255100 Email:info@corkkerry.ie Web: www.corkkerry.ie/walking
Facilities
At Start: Car parking In car park at top of pass At End: Space for a few cars to park at the Black Gate
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 88