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Sheep's Head - Top of the Rock Walk (Drimoleague)

Sheep's Head - Top of the Rock Walk (Drimoleague) is a 2 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.

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Where
Top of the Rock Pod Páirc and Walking Centre, Drimoleague, Cork (Outdoors)Directions
Opening times
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3–12°C · 0 mm daytime rain

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Family practicalities

No specific child age guidance is statedTime: under an hourOutdoors

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Things to do near Drimoleague, Co. Cork

What to expect

Sheep's Head - Top of the Rock Walk (Drimoleague) is a 2 km loop walking trail graded Moderate. Allow 25 minutes to complete it. Dogs are not allowed on this trail.

More information

Time to allow
under an hour
Listed by
Sport Ireland National Trails

Categories

  • Walking
  • Outdoor
  • Moderate trail
  • Loop
  • Walking Trail

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