The Farranamanagh Loop Walk is a moderate loop on the Sheep’s Head Way so it will suit older kiddies and teenagers, although I have seen plenty of younger kids on the trail or in hiking backpacks on parents’ backs or simply enjoying the shoreline and lake section of the walk. An interesting stone ladder to …
Dunboy Woods, The Bullig Loop
The Bullig Bay Loop in the Dunboy Woods just outside of Castletownbere is a lovely walk to do with kids. The full loop is almost 5km, but we have enjoyed doing this as a ‘there and back’ along the same trail to keep close to the water and to enjoy the water views both ways. …
Sheep’s Head Way
The Sheep’s Head Way is a wonderful walking route that is over 170km long and has a further 300km in loop and spur/linear walks and is a spectacular showcase of what West Cork has to offer. Taking a rest on the Lighthouse Loop Walk on the Sheep's Head Way. The Sheep’s Head Way mainly comprises …
Gougane Barra Forest Park
Just beyond Gougane Barra St Finbarr’s Oratory, there is a little road that leads to the Gougane Barra Forest Park. Crossing a wooden bridge along the Sli na Laoi trail that follows the infant River Lee on its journey towards the Gougane Barra lake. The Gougane Barra Forest Park will suit all capabilities in that, …
Glanaclohy Walk to the House of George the Sky, Drimoleague
This walk is one for when you really want a sense of space and to be able feel as though you are getting far, far off the beaten track. It is quite steep and hard going in places and perhaps a walk that is suited to families with older children who are able for quite …
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Mount Gabriel, Schull
Mount Gabriel (Cnoc Osta) has such a distinctive summit with its two Radar Domes at its summit, that it is easily recognizable from many locations within West Cork. On our travels, we have seen it from so many different vantage points (from day trips to Ballyrisode Beach to travelling back from Skibbereen towards Ballydehob) that …
Coorycommane Walk, Coomhola, Bantry
The Coorycommane Walk is a fabulous asset to Bantry and surrounds. It is a credit to the people involved in making it happen and for providing such a wonderful amenity. It is a way marked trail of 4.8km and is part of the Beara Walking Route. We walked it this Easter with friends and the …
West Cork with Kids 