Póc an Tairbh Loop
This loop walk passes the historic sites of Carriganass Castle and Maughanasilly Stone Row (Macha na Sailí), with stunning views of the Sheha hills, Kealkill and Bantry Bay.
Póc an Tairbh Loop Details
| Distance | Grade | Estimated Walking Time |
| 10 km | Moderate | 3 hrs |
| Ascent | Descent | Min. Height | Max. Height |
| 244 m | 244 m | 19 m | 345 m |
Póc an Tairbh Loop Marker & Downloads
Póc an Tairbh Loop Directions & Map
Directions: From the car park, follow the road over the Owenbeg river. Turn left, passing Carriganass Castle and following the road until a marker directs you off road through the hills. Follow the way markers to the crest of the hill, passing a small ruin on the left. You are now in “the Bull's Pocket”. From here, you can view Bantry Bay, Kealkill village and the Sheha hills. The route then joins up with the Beara Breifne Way heading towards Lough Tooreen. At the cross roads you can turn right and head downhill back to Carriganass Castle. Just beyond the crossroads is Maughanasilly Stone Row (Macha na Sailí), an ancient monument situated on a beautiful atmospheric site overlooking Lough Atoreen.