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OSM map layer · LineString
51.55, -9.84 · rel 8207269
51.55, -9.84 · rel 8207269
Sheep's Head - Lighthouse Loop
A 3,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in .
Loop walk
start = finish
3,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× viewpoint
1× Lighthouse
Ballyroon Mountain
summit ·
455 m off route
1,4 km
37%
Lough Akeen Lake View
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,8 km
100%
Sheep's Head Lighthouse
Lighthouse ·
103 m off route
3,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Sheep's Head - Lighthouse Loop is 3.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Sheep's Head - Lighthouse Loop takes approximately 57 min to complete.
Yes, Sheep's Head - Lighthouse Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Sheep's Head - Lighthouse Loop starts near coordinates 51.5458, -9.8268.
Sheep's Head - Lighthouse Loop is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.