Although the Sheep’s Head is the smallest of the south-western peninsulas, the walk around it has been described as the finest long distance path in Ireland. The peninsula is formed by a narrow finger of hills stretching nearly 25 miles into the Atlantic, but less than four miles wide. Agriculture along the Way is simple, imbuing the landscape with a sense of timelessness.

Day 1 – Arrival to Ahakista
Accommodation –B&B in Ahakista

Days 2 & 3 – Please choose 2 of the following 3 walks:

Durrus to Ahakista
The route offers fine views over Dunmanus Bay, and you will be passing Gorteanish stone circle on the way to Ahakista. (13 km, 210 m ascent)
Accommodation –B&B in Ahakista

Ahakista to Tooreen
Follow the traditional funeral route from the church to the burial ground at the ruined Kilcrohane church. The route then meanders between the shoreline across fields, along old fisherman’s paths. Then you follow the course of the old road over Ballyroon Mountain, 232 m, where there are ruins of an old signal tower built in 1632. (19 km, 430 m ascent)
Accommodation – B&B in Ahakista

Tooreen to Finn MacCool’s Seat
The route provides the finest coastal scenery of the whole walk. You begin by walking out to the lighthouse. A choice of routes then gives an opportunity to follow a cliff path up to the old Gortavallig copper mine. You continue with good views across Bantry Bay along the horseshoe road to Finn MacCool’s seat. (18 km, 370 m ascent)
Accommodation – B&B in Ahakista

PRICES TO FOLLOW

TOUR INCLUDES:
Country home in Ahakista provide accommodation.
All breakfast
Three packed lunches
Three dinners in Ahakista
Full route details with a map of the tour