Cahergal Loop

This loop walk offers stunning views of the West Cork countryside and coastline. Part of this loop includes a short cliff path with a rope handrail.

Cahergal Loop Details
DistanceGradeEstimated Walking Time
8.6 kmHard4 hrs
AscentDescentMin. HeightMax. Height
315 m315 m10 m178 m
Cahergal Loop Marker & Downloads
Cahergal Loop Directions & Map

Directions: From the Black Gate car park, follow the purple arrows northeast towards Kilcrohane on the public road for a short distance before turning left. Keep left and continue crossing the peninsula to the Cahergal car park. Keep left after the stile, and cross the road to the car park and cross the next stile. This trail continues to the Cove, past the ruins of a famine hamlet known locally as Crimea, and the abandoned copper mines en-route. At the cove, follow the signs for Cahergal loop to cross the peninsula again back to the Black Gate.