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Sheepshead Peninsula

Bantry, Ireland
353 27 61226
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Bantry
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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81 reviews 81 reviews
23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

First time around this area. Lovely scenery with lots of walks and great stops for refreshment Roads were quiet and even though it was a bank holiday weekend there was a feeling of tranquility .

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Suffolk, England
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Stunning views all round. A well marked walk from the car park to the end of the headland (you can return via a different route very easily). AND a great cafe at the car park. What more could you wish for? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

this was my first time onj the sheeps head and it will be the first of many, the views the walking and the relaxation are amazing the hospitaity aroubnd the area is noteworthy also.

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Cork
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

A terrific place to walk in a wild windswept landscape, surrounded by two great bays, and the magnificent Atlantic. All credit to the landowners/members of the local community, who developed these walking trails. Being out on this peninsula gives one a great sense of freedom; hopefully, it's growing popularity won't see it succumb to the holiday home blight, which has... More

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Lafayette, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

It's the only way to motor. The scenic route is always the best route! a few goats or cattle are sure to be looking your way!

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Limerick, Ireland
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4 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

The drive to the peninsula was beautiful with wild West Cork terrain and distant sea views.I never found out why it was called Sheepshead, probably because it had sheep grazing there at some stage or the peninsula is shaped like a sheep's head. Put on a warm jacket if you want to get out and view the wonderful sea sights.... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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16 attraction reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

This small peninsula has a walking trail which is one of the best in Ireland. There are fantastic sea views with a final walk to the light which is memorable

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Portland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

Seriously. Boggy wet. Even in mist and rain the walks are beautiful, well marked and wet. The various spots along the way (Eileens Pub in Kilcrohane) help.

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

Beautiful walk with stunning views of the Atlantic. You've got everything there: beautiful lakes, scary cliffs, a poetic lighthouse. I would avoid the coffee shop, I had a hot chocolate that tasted like hot water....

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Ithaca, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

We found out about the great hiking once we arrived and were surprised at how wonderful the views were. Even the weather was great.

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