Sheep's Head - Whiddy Island Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
6.2 km
Time
1 hour
Format
Loop
Ascent
30 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Red arrows on white background
Start Point
Pier on Whiddy Island
Finish Point
Pier on Whiddy Island
Nearest Town to Start
Bantry
Grid Ref.
V 969 494
Lat. and Long.
51.688194, -9.491444
Maps and other information
GPX File
Trail Management
Tim O Leary - 086 8626734
Facilities
Pub on island. Bantry Town has car parking, restaurants cafes and accommodation.
![OSI Maps](/themes/custom/weatherlab/components/images/trails/osi-maps.jpg)
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 85
![Public Transportation](/themes/custom/weatherlab/components/images/trails/transport.jpg)
Public Transportation
Whiddy Island Ferry
Please note the seasonal ferry times to Whiddy Island before setting out from the pier at Bantry.