Bantry to Drimoleague (East)
The Sheep’s Head Way (East) starts in Bantry town, and is 20 km in length and follows quiet countryside roads to Drimoleague.
This section passes by a viewing point above Seskin with fantastic views of Bantry and down Bantry Bay, before passing Captain O’Neill’s monument, and Trawlebane crossroads.
Interactive map
The Bantry to Drimoleague section of the Sheep's Head Way is shown below as a solid yellow line. The main walk is yellow and dashed-black, and the loops and linear walks are different solid colours. The loop and linear walks start at major and minor trail heads, shown as walking person icons on the map. The map has many useful features and you can learn about them here.
Bantry to Drimoleague Details
| Distance | 20 km |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Estimated Walking Time | 6.7 hrs |
| Ascent | 456 m |
| Descent | 396 m |
| Min. Height | 1 m |
| Max. Height | 260 m |
Bantry to Drimoleague Description
From the map board in Bantry, cross the road (N71) and follow the Sheep's Head Way signs along the narrow road at the back of Bantry. You take a right and then a left, leading you up past the Hospital. From here you continue passing Seskin with wonderful views overlooking Bantry and down Bantry Bay. You then follow quiet country roads until Captain O'Neill's monument and on to Trawlebane crossroads. From Trawlebane crossroads you can take short detour to visit Lough Bofinne, a popular local wildlife and fishing spot. The trail continues on quiet countryside roads to Drimoleague village.
Trail Marker
