Ballycotton Cliff Walk
Ballycotton Cliff Walk
Ballycotton Cliff Walk
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Lovely walk suitable for all ages. (Children must be accompanied and not suitable for buggies)
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Sarah M
Reno, NV634 contributions
May 2023
Based on Tripadvisor reviews, we went out of our way to go on the Cliff Walk. It was beautiful, but didn't strike either of us as any more special than the other walks/views we had enjoyed while touring the Southwest Penninsulas.
Written 18 May 2023
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Eddie R
Dublin, Ireland165 contributions
May 2023
Whilst staying in Ballymaloe we got encouraged to go to take the cliff walk .. and boy was it worth it ...
Stunning views all of the way ... old path but very safe ... and access to the water about 2kms down the path ...
the sea smell and the wildlife flying around made you feel you were lost in the countryside and with a personal view of the sea ...
Not a tough walk and the fact you have to walk slowly in single file made it all the more enjoyable
Stunning views all of the way ... old path but very safe ... and access to the water about 2kms down the path ...
the sea smell and the wildlife flying around made you feel you were lost in the countryside and with a personal view of the sea ...
Not a tough walk and the fact you have to walk slowly in single file made it all the more enjoyable
Written 6 May 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,688 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
This is an amazing walk, truly stunning. I haven't enjoyed a walk as much in a very long time.
As some other contributors have nentioned,it is a bit muddy and slippery in places so good boots or trainers at the very least would be needed.
It's not overly arduous despite being rough underfoot at times. You are hugging the coastline after all so no real climbs or drops, just undulations.
Spectacular views of the cliffs and beaches below and of Ballycotton lighthouse back the other side of the town.
Free car park at the trailhead, I walked to the end of the cliffwalk and doubled back but there are loops you ca do to nsje your way back by road if you like.
There's a few benches along the way to sit and take in the scenery. Very exposed if you have bad weather, which thankfully I didn't!
Anyway, what an amazing couple of hours!
As some other contributors have nentioned,it is a bit muddy and slippery in places so good boots or trainers at the very least would be needed.
It's not overly arduous despite being rough underfoot at times. You are hugging the coastline after all so no real climbs or drops, just undulations.
Spectacular views of the cliffs and beaches below and of Ballycotton lighthouse back the other side of the town.
Free car park at the trailhead, I walked to the end of the cliffwalk and doubled back but there are loops you ca do to nsje your way back by road if you like.
There's a few benches along the way to sit and take in the scenery. Very exposed if you have bad weather, which thankfully I didn't!
Anyway, what an amazing couple of hours!
Written 21 February 2023
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Colin
Dungarvan, Ireland7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Beautiful scenery, nice walk. Proper walking shoes/boots needed. Very muddy. Bring spare runners to change into when you get back to car.
Written 5 February 2023
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Andre H
Cape Town, South Africa401 contributions
Apr 2022
We ended our day in Ballycotton after touring aound Cork City for the day
The Cliff walk start was not easy to find but fortunately its a small town so we found some parking close to the trail & started our walk.
Its pretty flat all the way with a few narrow entrances to pass through along the way & a few warning signs not to go to close to the edge . Some cliffs are very high & some great views of coves along the way.
From what we gathered it was about 5km , we walked for about an hour & had not reached the end but it was getting late so we headed back.
There were a number of walkers , including a few young kids on their own. The trail is also known for various bird species.
The views along the way are wonderful & also a great place for a sunset . It was a great way to end a long day in the City . Ballycotton is roughly 40km from Cork City , 6km from Castlemartyr
The Cliff walk start was not easy to find but fortunately its a small town so we found some parking close to the trail & started our walk.
Its pretty flat all the way with a few narrow entrances to pass through along the way & a few warning signs not to go to close to the edge . Some cliffs are very high & some great views of coves along the way.
From what we gathered it was about 5km , we walked for about an hour & had not reached the end but it was getting late so we headed back.
There were a number of walkers , including a few young kids on their own. The trail is also known for various bird species.
The views along the way are wonderful & also a great place for a sunset . It was a great way to end a long day in the City . Ballycotton is roughly 40km from Cork City , 6km from Castlemartyr
Written 6 May 2022
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clare w
County Wexford, Ireland15 contributions
Jan 2022
Stunning views and an easy enough walk. We were lucky it was such a still sunny afternoon, but would advising dressing up well.
Written 30 January 2022
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PaulaGalvin
Kildare, Ireland688 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
There are three different walks here which vary in time taken to complete and distance. We did the shortest one; 5.5 kms which took about an hour and a half and it was stunning. Views are amazing..we were lucky as it was a lovely sunny day and we got to see the famous ghost ship which has quite a history, travelling from Haiti and then drifting to the coast of Africa, the Azores and then to Ballycotton.
Rock formations are fabulous here and apparently whales can sometimes be seen ( not by us, sadly)
Rock formations are fabulous here and apparently whales can sometimes be seen ( not by us, sadly)
Written 23 August 2021
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LoveTravelVentures
Cork, Ireland2,335 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Have done this walk many times, it is beautiful! There is plenty of free parking available. Wear proper shoes as it can be a little uneven in parts.
Written 14 August 2021
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kate p
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Friends
Visited picturesque Ballycotton today. Lovely cliff walk. The public toilets were locked!! This facility is surely required given the popularity of the place.
Written 19 July 2021
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John L
Dublin, Ireland24 contributions
Aug 2020
Try it, you will not be disappointed .. amazing walk along the ocean through a farmers fields the scenery and sea air are so therapeutic
Written 15 April 2021
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jdmayo
Marco Island, FL17 contributions
Curious to know how much time does this walk take? Planning a visit this area and trying to plan some things to do in the Cork area. Thanks!
The ballytrasna loop takes around 1.5 hrs ( 5.5 km)
The Ballyandreen loop takes around 2.5 to 3 hrs ( 10.5km)
Depends on the abilities of walkers ( kids)
Can be slippery and mucky after rain
Enjoy our beautiful ballycotton x
Natália P
61 contributions
Hey guys where does the Cliff Walk start? I’m getting the bus from Cork to Ballycotton then after that I dont really know where to go to get to the start of the journey. And how long walk is till the top of the Cliff??
Thanks
FunVonnie
Cork, Ireland54 contributions
Walk to the end of the town (which isn't far) and the road forks. Take the right hand turn up the hill and keep walking and you'll come to the start of the walk. It's hard to go wrong.
I wouldn't say there's a top of the cliff but there's a natural viewing point around 30/40 mins walk from the start.
Everlyn M
19 contributions
Can i do the walking tour with a baby in a buggy? maybe with large wheels?
Reiselaune2014
Feldkirch, Austria350 contributions
Besser im Tragetuch. Der Weg ist sehr schmal.
Sam G
Cork, Ireland4 contributions
Is this place suitable for a picnic, or is it too windy?
TravelLife19
Cork, Ireland544 contributions
We did. Found a little cave at one of the little beaches as well as great boulders serving as wind blocks at one of the headlands. Beautiful place
mocuisleAnia
Cork, Ireland2 contributions
Is it tarmacked and is there any steps just wondering how wheelchair accessible is it?
John Daunt 🇮🇪
Cork, Ireland351 contributions
Unfortunately Ballycotton cliff-walk does not allow for wheelchair access. There is a beautiful beach nearby called Garryvoe which has a large wide footpath and slipway access to the beach. Also Youghal promenade is suitable for wheelchairs. Hope this helps!
How do I get there from cork city
Berry
116 contributions
i took the car but i think it might be possible to take a bus... not quite sure though. I'd check Google maps
jenniferinman1
Calgary, Canada4 contributions
I will be in Cork on December 12. Would you recommend the cliff walk at this time? Or will it be too cold and dangerous?
If the weather is dry the walk will be very enjoyable. It can be a little cold of course, but nothing suitable clothing and footwear won't deal with. The path is tight in places and uneven ( hence the footwear recommendation). We have walked in a summer gale and it was fine - we avoided going too close to edges but that is just common sense - but clearly you need to make a judgement call in the day depending on prevailing conditions. A return walk by countryside lanes ( road traffic ) is possible if a return walk is judged too much.
SaidYes0911
Vancouver, Canada
Can anyone tell me the name of the point that extends the furthest out on the cliff walk near the Ballyandreen beach? It's a bit of a hill with a rocky top.
Harry M
County Cork, Ireland2 contributions
Spying Cop
Hello,
I am verry interrested to do this walk but I am not sure to find the departure.
Is that possible to go there frm the city by walk ? Do you have any indication where it start ?
Thanks in advance
Lucie
Alan C
Cork, Ireland6 contributions
The Cliff Walk is from Ballycotton village to Ballyandreen beach along a cliff track where you are flanked by meadows on one side and the ocean on the other. It starts at the end of Ballycotton village (at the y in the road take the right up the hill, the left takes you to the pier). The walk extends over 5 miles on a foot worn track along the cliff face with stunning views and passes Ballytrasna beach. There are many stiles to cross on the route (so not suitable for bikes or buggies).
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- Hotels near Ballycotton Cliff Walk:
- (0.15 km) Ballycotton, Ballyandreen beach cottage
- (1.96 km) Bayview Hotel
- (3.58 km) Kilmahon House
- (2.85 km) Sunville House
- (4.66 km) Garryvoe Hotel
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- (1.76 km) Skinny's Diner
- (1.62 km) The Blackbird Bar & Field Kitchen
- (2.07 km) Cush
- (1.58 km) The Schooner Bar
- (1.77 km) Sea Church