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Fastnet Trails - Lisheenacrehig Loop Walk
Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Free to visit
Free car parking
The Lisheenacrehig Loop Walk - 7.5km easy loop walk. The Fastnet Trails Walks Group have developed over 10 walks in Ballydehob, Schull and Aughadown.

This 7.5km easy loop walk starts at the Kilcoe Trail Head, adjacent to the R.C. Church whose rose window inside was designed by L. Clarke /Harry Clarke Ltd.

Following the green arrows and keep right by the Church, cross the N71 with extreme care and walk on the right to the 2nd junction, and head north at the sign for Corravoley.

Behind the former pub known as “The Cross House” lies the townland of Murrahin, where in the misty past an important battle was fought. It became known as the battle of Murrahin and involved the O’Driscoll and O’Mahony clans. The O’Driscolls, who had been in control of West Cork were defeated here in the year 747 by the O’Mahonys, who had come from Bandon. The balance of control changed thereafter. In a different instance an Amber Necklace found in a bog in Murrahin is now exhibited in a Dublin museum.

Points of Interest:

• Old Bridge at Kilcoe (Meen Bridge)

• Kilcoe post Office - now closed

• Cross House Pub – now closed

• Kilcoe Catholic Church – 1905 (The Rose window inside was designed by L. Clarke/Harry Clarke Ltd.

• Kilcoe National School - 1897.

Trail details

Type:
Walking Trail
Location:
Fastnet Trails
Grade:
Easy
Format:
Loop
Length:
7.70km
Ascent:
50m
Dogs allowed:
Yes
    Time:1.75 hours
    Nearest town start:Ballydehob
    Nearest town finish:Ballydehob or Skibbereen
    Start point:Kilcoe Church
    Finish point:Lisheen Church
    Waymarking:Green arrow
    Facilities:Car parking, shops, restaurants, cafes
Contact details
Kilcoe House, Aghadown, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland
Leave no trace
  • Plan ahead and prepare
  • Be considerate of others
  • Respect farm animals and wildlife
  • Travel and camp responsibly
  • Leave what you find
  • Dispose of waste properly
  • Protect nature from fire
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