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Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk

Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk is a 10.3 km linear walking trail graded Moderate.

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Where
Beside Ballydehob Hall, Ballydehob, Cork (Outdoors)Directions
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No specific child age guidance is statedTime: 2-3 hoursOutdoors

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Things to do near Ballydehob, Co. Cork

What to expect

Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk is a 10.3 km linear walking trail graded Moderate. Allow 2.8 hours to complete it. This trail walk follows quiet country road with a section on the old 17th century green Bridle or Butter Road stretching from Kilbronogue to near Schull and passing several points of interest with great views of Schull Harabour, Long Island and Mount Gabriel. Trail notice: Please keep dogs on leash

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Time to allow
2-3 hours
Listed by
Sport Ireland National Trails

Categories

  • Walking
  • Outdoor
  • Moderate trail
  • Linear
  • Walking Trail
  • Dogs allowed

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