2) Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí

Towns & Distances:
Keakill - Gougane Barra - 17.83km
Gougane Barra - Ballingeary - 11.76km
Ballingeary - Ballyvourney - 11.03km
Ballyvourney - Millstreet - 29km
Hiking Trail ​Total Distance: 71.6km / 44.5 miles
County: Cork
Days: 3

Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí is in the west of County Cork. Walk Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí from Kealkill to Millstreet taking in the Sheehy Mountains and the tranquil setting at Gougane Barra lake. You will walk through forested areas, moorland and bogland with some beautiful views of mountains and lakes.

Maps

Map 1 - Kealkill

Map 2 - Gougane Barra

Map 3 - Ballingeary

Map 4 - Gortnascarty

Map 5 - Millstreet

Route Specifications

Grade: Difficult
Start altitude: 8 metres
End altitude: 24 metres
Maximum altitude: 538 metres
Minimum altitude: 6 metres
Distance: 56 km
Total ascent: 1990 metres
Total descent: 1974 metres

Trail Highlights

Carriganass Castle
Gougane Barra
​Famine Pot
St. Gobnait's Well

Signs for Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí

Corinne's Blog - Stage 2 - Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí

Pierson's Bridge to Gougane Barra (a)

Pierson's Bridge to Gougane Barra (b)

Gougane Barra to Ballyvourney (a)

Gougane Barra to Ballyvourney (b)

Ballyvourney to Millstreet