Castlefreke Trails: the perfect destination for walking in West Cork. Scroll down to view the descriptions of the four loop walks.
The trails will take you through mixed woodland habitats, lakeside and Special Areas of Conservation, with many interesting sites of natural, historical and archaeological heritage en route. Enjoy, too, the views of the sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. The Rathbarry–Kilkeran Loop, which is 8km in length, has a shorter 6km option, and it also includes three shorter loops, so there is something here to satisfy all abilities and ages.
Castlefreke Trails is an initiative of Castlefreke Our Woods Our Walks. It is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. We acknowledge the kind support of West Cork Development Partnership, Coillte, Cork County Council, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the private landowners along the trails.
Colour Code: Red
Start/Finish:
Long Strand Carpark
GPS: 51.560824, -8.975996
Distance: 8km / 6km
Duration: 2.5hrs / 1.5hrs
Grade: Moderate
Ascent: 160m
Colour Code: Green
Start/Finish:
Castle Cross Carpark
GPS: 51.571743, -8.975350
Distance: 1.6km
Duration: 40min
Grade: Easy
Ascent: 45m
Colour Code: Purple
Start/Finish:
Castle Cross Carpark
GPS: 51.571743, -8.975350
Distance: 1.7km
Duration: 40min
Grade: Easy
Ascent: 30m
Colour Code: Blue
Start/Finish:
Croaghna Wood Carpark
GPS: 51.567340, -8.981764
Distance: 2km
Duration: 40min
Grade: Moderate
Ascent: 50m
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