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Sheep's Head peninsula
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Willem VS
May 7, 2026
Cycling
Long, narrow and rugged peninsula between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay, known for its quiet roads, open moorland and pronounced Atlantic light. The ridge runs like a natural spine from Bantry to the lighthouse, with narrow mountain roads like Goat’s Path and quiet villages like Kilcrohane and Ahakista along its flanks. The landscape alternates between rock slabs, low stone walls, grassy slopes and wide views of the Beara and Mizen peninsulas. Sheep’s Head feels remote, pure and unspoiled – one of the most characteristic stretches of West Cork.
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Willem VS
May 7, 2026
Cycling
Less extensive than Mizen Head, but just as beautiful and even wilder, this narrow, almost deserted peninsula offers spectacular panoramas.
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ellierob
April 4, 2025
Gravel riding
The Sheep's Head peninsula is a stunning and relatively unspoiled region in County Cork known for its dramatic landscapes, rugged cliffs, and spectacular coastal views. Stretching into the Atlantic Ocean, the peninsula is the setting for the famous Sheep's Head Way, a 180 kilometre trail through charming villages, along cliffs, and past quiet beaches.
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Elevation 50 m
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