Ballingeary Loops – Gougane Barra Loop
Walking Trail · Cork
Ballingeary Loops – Gougane Barra Loop is a 19 km strenuous waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Ballingeary.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Strenuous | Challenging | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Ballingeary Village, near Ballingeary.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.84738, -9.23743
- Irish Grid reference
- W 14786 66813
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
From the village travel north towards Ballyvourney and turn left at Ceimcoraboula, taking the back road to Gougane Barra. Return to the village via Slí Gaeltacht Mhúscraí.
- Waymarking
- Pink
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coiste Forbartha Beal Áthan Ghaorthaidh CLG
email | [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Ballingeary Loops – Cahir Loop 0 m away · 9.8 km trail
- Ballingeary Loops – Ceimcoraboula Loop 0 m away · 7 km trail
- Ballingeary Loops – Eachros Loop 0 m away · 8.5 km trail
- Ballingeary Loops – Kealvaugh Loop 0 m away · 10 km trail
- Ballingeary Loops – Rathgaskig Loop 0 m away · 13.7 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli an Easa 6.7 km away · 2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ballingeary Loops – Gougane Barra Loop?
19 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 162 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Ballingeary Loops – Gougane Barra Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Strenuous, with an overall difficulty of Challenging. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ballingeary Loops – Gougane Barra Loop start?
Starts at Ballingeary Village, near Ballingeary. The trailhead is at 51.84738, -9.23743 (Irish Grid W 14786 66813).
Can you bring a dog on the Ballingeary Loops – Gougane Barra Loop?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Ballingeary Loops – Gougane Barra Loop?
Coiste Forbartha Beal Áthan Ghaorthaidh CLG. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Cork
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.