Welcome to The Sheep's Head Way
Enjoy a holiday on Sheep’s Head - it is a peaceful, unspoilt peninsula which has some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Ireland. Because of our proximity to the Gulf Stream, we also have perhaps the mildest climate in Ireland - our daffodils are usually out in January!
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Latest News & Events
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Bantry Walking Festival June Bank Holiday Weekend
Bantry Walking festival takes in walks on Sheeps Head Way and Beara Way. Check out their website for more information.
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St Stephens Day Walk 2012 - fundraiser for Muintir Bhaire Foróige club !!
Despite a wild wet start to the day a brave gathering of approx 45 walkers took part in this years St Stephen's Day walk! Walking conditions were mucky but the fresh air and exercise did everyone good. Muintir Bhaire Foróige club who served welcome hot soup and tasty sandwiches after in Arundel's thanked all who supported the walk. Happy new year and keep up the good walking !
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National Trails Day Walks - October 7th 2012
There will be three walks to choose from locally on National Trails Day, both are on the Sheeps Head Way east section- two in the Mealagh Valley and one from Ahanafunsion Bridge, north of Drimoleague near Glenilen Farm.
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Christian Aid Walk on the Sheeps Head Way Sept 1st 2012
When: Saturday 1 September 2012 Where: Sheep's Head Way, West Cork Registration: Kilcrohane Community Hall, Kilcrohane Village at 10.30am. There will be two walking options on the day - a high/longer and low/shorter level walk to choose from.
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Bóthar West Cork Trek Aug 24-26th 2012
Trek Beara peninsula, Sheeps Head and Gougane Barra in August! Selection of walks each day to suit all abilities.
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St Finbarrs Pilgrim Way 2012 (Aug 11-12th / 18-19th 2012)
The Drimoleague Walkways committee are again inviting people to join them to walk the 34 km from the Top of the Rock, Drimoleague to St Finbarr’s hermitage at Gougane Barra during August 2012
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Ahakista Regatta 2012 - Guided Hill Walk on the Sheeps Head Way
August Bank Holiday weekend...Saturday Aug 4th....Guided Walk on the Sheeps Head Way. Further Info on the Regatta at www.ahakista.org
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Geology Walk and Cheese Tasting on the Sheeps Head Way June 16th 2012
Geology Walk and Cheese Tasting on the Sheep’s Head took place on Saturday June 16th on the Sheep’s Head Way, looking at the local landscape and rocks. Starting from Durrus Cheese farm, the loop walk was led by geologist Dr. Ronan Hennessy. On return, walkers had an opportunity to taste the cheeses made on the farm. For more information on Durrus Cheese see www.durruscheese.com or Facebook. There are plans to repeat this special guided walk..so watch this space..
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EDEN AWARD VIDEO
A Video of the peninsula from the official EDEN awards site
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