Start
85 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
51.57, -9.75 · rel 10119091
51.57, -9.75 · rel 10119091
Sheep's Head - Caher Loop
A 5,6 km loop walk through urban area in Cork.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cork
5,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Drowning in Dunmanus Bay
monument ·
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03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
10 m
–
184 m
0 km
2,8 km
5,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
25 m elevation
Halfway
62 m elevation
Three quarters
149 m elevation
Finish
147 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Sheep's Head - Caher Loop is 5.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Sheep's Head - Caher Loop takes approximately 1h 25min to complete.
Yes, Sheep's Head - Caher Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Sheep's Head - Caher Loop starts near coordinates 51.5647, -9.7567.
Sheep's Head - Caher Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.