Itinerary
- Day 1
Bantry
Your walking holiday starts in Bantry with a visit to the historic Bantry House & Gardens. Spend the morning getting familiar with the region and settling into your vacation. This gives you a chance to understand the local history before heading out on the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bantry House & Gardens
Landmarks Bantry House & Gardens - Day 2
Bantry to Glanlough
Head out for a hike along the Sheep's Head Way west of Bantry. The route follows the central spine of the hills with views stretching across Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay as you make your way toward Glanlough. The landscape opens up as you walk, and the bay views keep shifting throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sheep's Head Way hike from Bantry to Glanlough (approximately 14.4 km with 460m ascent and 408m descent)
Landmarks Sheep's Head Way Bantry Bay Dunmanus Bay - Day 3
Cahergal to Kilcrohane
You'll get a ride to Cahergal, where your hike around the western tip of the Sheep's Head peninsula begins. This area is known for whale watching if you're lucky with timing and weather. The route then turns east and takes you to Kilcrohane, wrapping around one of the more dramatic sections of the peninsula.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transport to Cahergal starting point
- Hike around western tip of Sheep's Head peninsula to Kilcrohane (approximately 21 km with 662m ascent and 673m descent)
- Whale spotting opportunity
Landmarks Sheep's Head Peninsula Kilcrohane 
- Day 4
Kilcrohane to Durrus
This day covers the south side of the Sheep's Head peninsula. Starting from Kilcrohane in the shadow of Seefin Mountain, the path carries you through Ahakista and down to the village of Durrus. The southern exposure means different views from previous days, and the walking is more gradual as you approach the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Kilcrohane to Durrus via Ahakista (approximately 18.2 km with 420m ascent and 435m descent)
Landmarks Seefin Mountain Ahakista Durrus 
- Day 5
Durrus to Cork City
Your walking holiday wraps up as you catch a public bus from Durrus, heading back via Bantry to Cork City. This gives you time to reflect on the week and travel at a relaxed pace before your journey concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Cork City 
