Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork

5.0
(48 reviews)

2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is an area of the Wild Atlantic Way that is not know to many people but is spectacularly beautiful. From hidden rock pools to amazing vistas and wildlife, the Toe Head peninsula is simply amazing.

What's Included

Home-baked Oat Cookies
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Toe Head Coast Guard Station

There is normally plenty of parking behind the Coast Guard Station. Please don't block the entrance to the station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

We will hike about 7km at a pace that is very easy and fun for hikers of all abilities with lots of short stops for photos and stories.

We will pass by loads small named features with great history and super stories. Our hike includes a deserted famine village and the Móin Rua heathland famous for it's wild orchids.

You will also see the spectacular Cnoc na nGabhar mountain, explore secret trails along the Wild Atlantic Way, visit one of the famous EIRE signs and an amazing Iron Age promontory fort with a secret know only to locals.

When we return, we'll end our time together on Tráigh Liceach a beach that is also a battlefield where we share a couple of fascinating stories about the Battle of Tráigh Liceach and WWI submarine activity around this coastline.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Gormú

Tags

Hiking Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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