Welcome to the
Sheep’s Head Way

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Welcome to the Sheep’s Head Way, a long distance way-marked way in West Cork.
The main trail is 146km long, with an additional 37 loop and linear walks over 300km.

The Sheep’s Head Way is a long distance walking trail in West Cork managed by a non-profit voluntary organisation consisting of landowners, farmers and other representatives from the local community. We are based in Kilcrohane village, Bantry, Co. Cork.

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Explore Trail Maps

Explore our interactive maps of the main Sheep's Head Way and the loop & linear walks of the Western and Eastern sections.
Find out more about walking the trails.

Discover Heritage & History

The Sheep's Head Way is involved in a number of heritage and history projects in the local area.
There are many of heritage sites along the walks, you can explore them here.

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