Although the Sheep’s Head is the smallest of the south-western
peninsulas, the walk around it has been described as the finest
long distance path in Ireland. The peninsula is formed by
a narrow finger of hills stretching nearly 25 miles into the
Atlantic, but less than four miles wide. Agriculture along
the Way is simple, imbuing the landscape with a sense of timelessness.
Treks begin at either Bantry or Durrus at the neck of the
peninsula. You climb up onto the hillside heading west past
the stone circle of Ahakista. Follow the south coast to the
small town of Kilcrohane, then around the dramatic headland
to the Sheep’s Head lighthouse. The craggy coastline of the
northern shore is followed east to the Horseshoe Road and
up to Finn MacCool’s seat. You conclude by walking the crest
of the hills affording spectacular views across the whole
peninsula to the mountains of Beara and beyond as you wend
your way back to Bantry.
We offer seven night or three night tours - please click on
the dossiers below to see more details.
€695 per
person sharing
€369 per
person sharing
- 7 nights accommodation ensuite with breakfast
- 6 packed lunches and 3 dinners
- Luggage transfers
- Route details with maps of the tour
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 3 packed lunches and 3 dinners
- Luggage transfers
- Route details with a maps of the tour
