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The Drimoleague Walks
The walks were officially opened on 25th July 2009 by Mr Séan O'Driscoll
(Group Chief Executive Glen Dimplex)
Full details of all the walks are included in the book A guide to The Sheep’s Head Way – Eastern Routes which is available locally or mail order. Click on the button left for more details.
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Drimoleague Heritage Loop
An energetic national loop walk combining village landscape, hilltop panorama, woodland and riverbank. Start at Drimoleague Railway Yard.
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Moyny Bridge Walk
A pleasant walk along banks of the Ilen River, with some lovely views on your return journey. Starting point is Drimoleague Railway Yard.
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Glanatnaw Walk
A long countryside walk in a beautiful natural environment. Start at Moyny Bridge and continue westwards to Glandarta Bridge.
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Trawlebane Walk
Gentle countryside and hill walk with beautiful views. Discover Captain Francis O'Neill's history and other folklore along the way.
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There are a number of memorial benches along the walks. Take the time to sit on one and reflect on the lives of those remembered. For a full list, click above.
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Schronacarton Walk
This pleasant stroll starts at the Railway Yard and takes you through Drimoleague’s history leading to a restful amenity area at the mall.
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Deelish Cascades Walk
Leaving Castledonovan Bridge, walk the old mass path along the banks of the Ilen River, with its cascades, cliffs and patchwork field systems.
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Alpaca Walk
A gentle one kilometre stroll with a chance to meet the alpacas – perfect walk for all the family. Start at the car park at Castledonovan Bridge.
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Glanaclohy Walk
A spectacular walk from Casteldonovan to the top of the mountain, where you can see almost the entire West Cork coast.
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St Finbarr who visited Drimoleague in the 6th century. The walk passes through Kealkill, taking in part of the Carriganass walks on the way. The walk is challenging in places (refer to the booklet A guide to the Sheep’s Head Way – Eastern Routes, Walks 1, 6, 8, 9 and 12, for more details).
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Mealagh Valley Walk
Starting near Coomanore Lough, the Mullaghmesha to Kealkill walk offers breathtaking views, history and heritage.
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Glanbannoo Walk
An invigorating walk on bog road, valley and ridge with Loch Bofinna near its end. Starting at Coomanore point near the Lough.
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St Finbarr's Pilgrimage
Stretching from the Top of the Rock, Drimoleague, to Gougane Barra, at a distance of 37km, this two day walk follows in the footsteps of
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