Location & Routes

The Sheeps Head Way, West Cork, South IrelandThe Sheeps Head Way, located in West Cork, Southern Ireland, is a peaceful, unspoilt peninsula which has some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Ireland.


 

Walks

Walk the Sheep’s Head Way, winner of a Waterford Crystal Walker Award. Chosen as the
best walk in Ireland by Country Walking magazine, this 55 mile long distance walk has a huge
variety of terrain all with beautiful views and there are many long and short loop walks available.

“Short, sweet and scenic, this (The Sheep’s Head Way) must be the best in Ireland. It takes in a superb moorland crest and rugged cliffs as well as easy lowland terrain”, Country Walking. See our map/guide which is for sale in local pubs and shops.


Cycling Route

This cycle route starts at Ballylickey and ends in Roaringwater Bay, near Ballydehob. It is 120km long. The signposted route travels down the northern side of Sheep’s Head Peninsula, then returns to Durrus. Turn right in Durrus and ride on to Ballydehob. See our leaflet which is available at local shops & Failté Tourist Information Offices for further details.