Welcome to the
Sheep’s Head Way

Discover award winning walks

The main trail is 146km long
There are 37 loop and linear walks,
over an additional 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.

Find your trail

You can search for trails using the different categories below.

Explore the Trail Map

You can explore the main Sheep's Head Way and the loop and linear walks with our interactive map.
Find out more about the map here

Explore Heritage & History

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

Read our reviews

Excellent
Based on 70 reviews
Anya Spark
Anya Spark
2024-02-26
My new favourite place in the world. Never get tired of exploring this majestic part of West Cork.
laurence rabin
laurence rabin
2023-10-20
La nature à l'état vierge
Juergen Koch
Juergen Koch
2023-09-13
Amazing Szenerie, beautiful spots and Atlantik views
John Kelly
John Kelly
2023-09-09
Puts the wild in Atlantic way as a detour a sunset here is magic
sheila o'sullivan
sheila o'sullivan
2023-08-27
Fantastic hill walks, spectacular views with the sea on both sides of the peninsula, gorgeous place
Dirk Lohmann
Dirk Lohmann
2023-08-09
Toll zum Wandern und klasse Aussichten