Start
121 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
51.71, -9.83 · rel 2989585
51.71, -9.83 · rel 2989585
Beara Way
205,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Cork · 51.71°N ·
9.83°W
205,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
35
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Nature
1× viewpoint
13× ruins
3× monument
1× summit
Glengarriff Nature Reserve
Nature ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mucksna Nature Reserve
Nature ·
41 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lady Bantry's Lookout
viewpoint ·
63 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cromwell's Bridge
ruins ·
70 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Uragh North Stone Circle
ruins ·
31 m off route
32,9 km
16%
Stone row
ruins ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Dursey Signal Tower
ruins ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Timothy C. Harrington
monument ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Berehaven Battalion Memorial
monument ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Stonecircle
ruins ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Signal Station Flagstaff
ruins ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Stonecircle
ruins ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Derrycreeveen Signal Tower
ruins ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Lonehort Battery
ruins ·
on the route
205,3 km
100%
Cnoc Bólais
summit ·
29 m off route
205,3 km
100%
Bearhaven Copper Mines
ruins ·
34 m off route
205,3 km
100%
Famine House
ruins ·
44 m off route
205,3 km
100%
Derreenataggart Stone Circle
ruins ·
57 m off route
205,3 km
100%
Bell
monument ·
61 m off route
205,3 km
100%
Main Engine House
ruins ·
75 m off route
205,3 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
4 m
–
421 m
0 km
102,7 km
205,3 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
17 m elevation
Halfway
91 m elevation
Three quarters
62 m elevation
Finish
68 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Beara Way is 205.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Beara Way takes approximately 51h 5min to complete.
No, Beara Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Beara Way starts near coordinates 51.6957, -9.7016.
Beara Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Beara Way is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.