Sherkin Island 5 Red Trail

Sherkin Island 5 Red Trail is a 2.5 km out and back walking trail graded Easy.

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Where
First junction above the pier on Sherkin Island, Baltimore on the mainland, Cork (Outdoors)Directions

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3–12°C · 0 mm daytime rain

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Family practicalities

No specific child age guidance is statedTime: 1-2 hoursOutdoors

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What to expect

Sherkin Island 5 Red Trail is a 2.5 km out and back walking trail graded Easy. Allow 2 hours to complete it. This is an attractive road walk west which climbs the small hill to the church and then opens panoramic views across Roaring Water Bay to the Mizen.

More information

Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Sport Ireland National Trails

Categories

  • Walking
  • Outdoor
  • Easy trail
  • Out and Back
  • Walking Trail
  • Dogs allowed

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