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OSM map layer · LineString
51.58, -9.74 · rel 14713147
51.58, -9.74 · rel 14713147
Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk
5,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Cork · 51.58°N ·
9.74°W
5,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
32
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
3× monument
2× summit
Finn McCool's Seat
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Seefin
viewpoint ·
46 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mass Rock
monument ·
250 m off route
1,0 km
17%
Megalithic Tomb
monument ·
on the route
2,3 km
40%
Megalithic Tomb
monument ·
on the route
2,3 km
40%
Caher Mountain
summit ·
on the route
5,1 km
89%
Peakeen
summit ·
69 m off route
5,8 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 - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk is 5.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk takes approximately 1h 26min to complete.
No, Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk starts near coordinates 51.5955, -9.7111.
Sheep's Head - Peakeen Ridge Linear Walk is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.