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Explore County Cork

Find places to stay nearby and explore the surrounding area.

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Coastlines, Peninsulas, Mountains, and Historic Routes

From the Atlantic coastline of West Cork to the mountains of the south-west and the sheltered waters of Cork Harbour, County Cork contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, weather, and centuries of history. Trails such as the Sheep's Head Way, Beara Way, Seven Heads Walk, and sections of the Wild Atlantic Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Beara Peninsula, Sheep's Head Peninsula, Mizen Peninsula, and Cork Harbour showcase some of Ireland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, coastal landscapes, woodland, river valleys, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of County Cork for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.

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Self Guided Travel is an independent travel publisher exploring Britain's trails, landscapes and wild places.

We bring together routes, places, journeys, places to stay and practical guides to help you discover somewhere new and plan your own journey.

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