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Deelish Cascades Linear

Details

Start & FinishCastle Donovan bridge to Ahanafunsion bridge
Distance3 km
GradeEasy
Duration1 hr (?)
Climb87m
Max. Height142m
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The distances & times shown here are in one direction only.

Directions

The Deelish Cascades Walk is an easy linear walk which follows the old mass path along the banks of the Ilen River, with its cascades, cliffs and patchwork field systems. You get a real feel for the river, with its cascades, dippers and occasionally an otter. Start from Castle Donovan car park, follow the road westwards, signposted to Bantry, for about 300m. On the left you will find a metal access gate to the fields which is clearly signposted. Follow the green arrows, The walk continues along the riverside until you come to a sharp hairpin bend followed by a small incline. This leads you away from the river to where the path joins a quiet country road which leads you to the walks end at the Ahanafunsion bridge picnic area.

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The Sheep’s Head Way is closed to the public on Sunday 31st January 2021

As usual each year, the Sheep’s Head Way is closed on 31 January, unless the expressed wishes of the Landowner states otherwise. This has become a customary practice which enables the landowner to grant permission for the public to access their land throughout the remaining year without risk of any public right of way being established. We hope you will respect this necessary inconvenience.

Mount Corrin loop

Due to storm damage, the forestry section of the Mount Corrin loop walk will remain closed until further notice.

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