The Ireland Way Hiking Trail - 1,000km
The Ireland Way hiking trail combines the new Beara-Breifne Way with the Ulster Way, taking you 1,000 kilometres coast-to-coast. The trail starts in County Cork and ends in County Antrim and passes by many castles and ancient megalithic sites and much more!
Hiking The Beara Way in Ireland
The Beara Way is Definitely One Of My Favourite Places in Ireland.
Here, I'm on the trail from Adrigole to Castletownbere on the Beara Peninsula on my Hike with Hillwalk Tours.
There were four storms in the past month but the Irish skies are now starting to clear as beauty emerges amongst the stunning countryside.
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The Beara Way (breathtaking peninsula hiking) 2018
The Beara Way, the most amazing location to start the1000km Ireland Way hike up through one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
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This is the starting point for the Beara-Breifne Way and the first section of the 1000km Ireland Way hike.
Starting in Castletownbere, this wonderous trail takes you over Hungry Hill and The Sugarloaf mountains. With the breathtaking Beara peninsula to your left, the hiking is spectacular.
However, don't let the idyllic scenery fool you, the ground and terrain are unforgiving making the hiking tough.
So please follow along as I start my epic journey up Ireland from the south coast all the way to the north coast.
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Traveling from Dublin to Castletownbere, May 2018
Discover the Wild on the Beara Way
Stephen Sheehy captures the wild beauty of the Beara Peninsula, hiking the stunning Beara Way.
The Beara Way along the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland is one of the most beautiful walking routes in the country. Hikers are spoiled with superb coastal and mountain views along the Beara Peninsula.
This remote walking route is full of unique flora and fauna as the area is warned by the Gulf Stream.
This trail is extra special as it has the highest number of ancient monuments with 511 historical sites along the route. Every walking day you will see samples of historic Ogham stones and ancient sites used by the Celts, Spanish and British over the centuries. French and British over the past few centuries.
This Irish walking route also takes hikers to Ireland's only cable car at Dursey Island.
Beara's unique landscape and heritage make this hiking trail in the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way a walker's paradise.
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Ireland - Ring of Beara - R575 - Allihies to Eyeries
Driving from Allihies to Eyeries on the Beara peninsula, Ireland. Car: Alfa Romeo 33 1.4 (1991).
Allihies to Bunmahon 2011, Welcome Home
Day 8, Year 1,
Allihies to Bunmahon. 20th August 2011
8 day 250k walk across southern Ireland.
West Cork to Waterford's Copper Coast
Filmed by C. O'Sullivan
Castle to Castle - The Ireland Way - June to Aug 2018
Pictures from my 1,000+ kilometre walk the length of Ireland from Castletownbere to Ballycastle during the hot summer of 2018
Cliff jumping Allihies West Cork - Taj Crew
Cliff jumping Allihies West Cork - Taj Crew
Allihies, Beara, Co. Cork, Ireland A great place for a holiday in Ireland
A great place for a holiday Allihies has pubs, shops, hostel, bed and breakfast and holiday homes. Plus plenty of things to do. Walking, diving, art, cycling, motorbiking, sailing, canoeing etc
Walk from Allihies to Bonmahon 2014 Youghal bridge
An interview with Walk from Allihies to Bunmahon walk leader Derek Sheridan and walk PRO Orlaith Hamersley by Linda Carroll from CRY FM radio on Youghal bridge Co. Cork August 2014. Munster Ireland
Ireland Travel | West Cork Travel | Irish Travel | Ireland Travels | Ireland Holiday | Ireland Blog
Ireland travel is about taking a journey into the magical. While taking a tour of Ireland you should always include time to travel West Cork. You can experience more of the West Cork area at my Ireland blog using the links above.
Whether you are walking the paths of the many parks, climbing the rocky hills, fishing from the rugged coastline, sitting on a sandy beach, taking photographs of the Irish countryside or cycling the winding roads; a tour of this scenic area of southwest County Cork, Ireland is a must.
Begin your tour at Mizen Head, Ireland's most southwesterly point. The dramatic peninsula features Barley Cove beach and is highlighted by the Mizen Head Signal Station Visitor Centre. Be sure to look for seals lazily resting on the rocks below.
On past the village of Crookhaven you will find yourself on Streek Head, a remote area accessible only through rolling Irish countryside and pastures. This is a beautiful place to watch the sun rise from or set into the Atlantic Ocean.
Near the quaint village of Skibbereen is the area of Lough Hyne. Lough Hyne is a salt-water lake, fed by the tides, and is home to a varied collection of marine life. Above the lake are the walking paths of Knockamagh Wood Nature Reserve, which is part of Ireland's national park system. The paths of the nature preserve lead you to commanding views of Roaringwater Bay, Baltimore harbor and Clear Island. A picnic is fantastic way to finish this walk.
Further up the coast, near the County Kerry border, is the fishing village of Castletownbere. The village is situated on the southern edge of the Beara Peninsula and is near the beginning of the southern portion of the Ring of Beara. Just out of town are the ruins of Dunboy Castle, which was destroyed by the English in 1602 after a 14-day siege.
Priest's Leap is also located near the County Kerry Border and overlooks the world famous Bantry Bay. Irish legend holds that a priest, while riding a horse and fleeing soldiers, jumped from this point and landed many miles away near Bantry.
Looking for a place for fishing in Ireland? The pier at Toor Point has commanding views of the Atlantic Ocean and Toor Island. A lazy, quiet afternoon can be spent watching the waves crash against the shoreline as the seagulls soar above you.
Between the villages of Goleen and Durrus, you will find the Coast Road. On this road is the well-preserved O'Mahoney Castle known as Dunmanus Castle. The castle was built in 1430 at the current location of Dunmanus Harbor. Views of the beautiful Irish countryside and Dunmanus Bay will have you reaching for your camera.
Possibly the most beautiful place in all of West Cork is Three Castle Head. The collection of three towers, built in 1207 by the O'Mahoneys, is a short hike from Dunlough Pier. The castles sit on cliffs, which offer views of the Atlantic Ocean, Mizen Head, Sheep's Head and the mountains of County Kerry. At the base of the castles is a lake. Irish legend holds that a lady haunts the lake, while protecting the king's valuables that were thrown into the lake to guard them from attackers.
Planning your next vacation to Ireland? Don't forget to tour West Cork.
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Sheep's Head Peninsula
Sheep's Head, also known as Muntervary (Irish: Rinn Mhuintir Bháire), is the headland at the end of the Sheep's Head peninsula - a European Destination of Excellence - situated between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay in County Cork, Ireland.
The peninsula is popular with walkers, and the Sheep's Head Way is an 88 km long-distance trail which follows old tracks and roads around the peninsula from Bantry to the headland and back. The trail is very accessible and is well signposted (see image on right). The route combines low and rugged hills with coastline and cliffs.
The walkway is straightforward and can be walked during any time between April and October. The trail is divided into eight stages—each representing a half-day's walking. Among those responsible for establishing the Sheep's Head Way were Tom Whitty, an American, local farmer James O’Mahony, and Jim Leonard.
The Sheep's Head Way network of trails includes 20 looped walks, and extends eastwards to include Kealkill, Drimoleague and Gougane Barra where it intersects with the Beara-Breifne Way.
A Sheep's Head Way cycle trail also exists, and begins in Ballylickey, County Cork. It extends around the coastline of the Sheep's Head peninsula, and ends in Ballydehob.
The peninsula has three villages, Durrus (six miles from Bantry), Ahakista (twelve miles from Bantry), and Kilcrohane (sixteen miles from Bantry). Durrus has been identified as one of the key staging posts on the Wild Atlantic Way driving route along the Irish coastline and is the home to Durrus Cheese.
What is the Beara Way | IrelandWays.com
The Beara Way is a walking route which will take you around the stunning Beara Peninsula. The quiet country roads, well-kept off-road trails and picturesque villages make this peninsula a walker’s paradise. As well as the beautiful trails and stunning scenery the peninsula is the perfect location to sample some of the best seafood in the world.
Ireland: Beara Way/ E8: tips
Wandelen op het Beara Peninsula. Van Castletownbere via Dursey Island tot Kenmare. Ruig, prachtig, verlaten. Regen, wind, zon. Alleen in Castletownbere, op Dursey Island en vooral in Kenmare tref je in juni veel (vooral Ierse) toeristen.
The Beara-Way: Westküste Irland. Killarney und der Kerry-Way
Der Beara-Way ist eine mehrtägige Wanderung durch die schöne Landschaft Irlands. Am Ende gibt es als Zugabe noch eine Etappe durch den Killarney Nationalpark, die auf dem Kerry-Way liegt.
Der Beara-Way ist im Gegensatz zum Kerry-Way eher unbekannt, aber trotzdem sehr gut ausgeschildert. Er ist sehr ruhig, man trifft nur wenige andere Wanderer.
Übernachtet haben wir in B&Bs, die vorher gebucht wurden. Eine sehr schöne Möglichkeit der Übernachtung in Irland, die wir auch auf der anschließenden Radtour genutzt haben.
Discover Ireland - Walking on the Beara Peninsula
In this extract from RTE series Tracks & Trails, Michelin Star celebrity chefs Kevin Thornton and Derry Clarke hike the Beara Peninsula in West Cork. See more tracks and trails at
Beara Peninsula
Beara (Irish: Béarra) or the Beara Peninsula is a peninsula on the south-west coast of Ireland, bounded between the Kenmare river (actually a bay) to the north side and Bantry Bay to the south. It contains two mountain ranges running down its centre: the Caha Mountains and the Slieve Miskish Mountains. The northern part of the peninsula from Kenmare to near Ardgroom is in County Kerry, while the rest forms the barony of Bear in County Cork.
The main features of Beara's landscape were formed during the quaternary period which ended 12,000 years ago. There is evidence of human activity on the peninsula dating from at least 3000 BC. Later it was invaded by Vikings, and in the 17th century became a defensive front for the English army against French invasion. Its population peaked at 39,000 before the Great Famine; today there are less than 6000 living in the area.
The peninsula contains a long and varied scenic coast, two mountain ranges and a number of passes, and forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way.
A visit to Dursey Island Beara Co. Cork Ireland
A visit to Dursey with a stop at Garnish before, music by Ginger Rich
The Beara Way - Day Two
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