Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop
Walking Trail · Cork
Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop is a 5.5 km easy waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Castlemartyr.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1.75 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Ballintotis Church Car Park, near Castlemartyr.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.91115, -8.0924
- Irish Grid reference
- W 937 732
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 81
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.
Public transport
Bus service to Castlemartyr 2km from trailhead
About the trail
This trail incorporates part of the Castle Loop including its most prominent features. Additionally, it affords superb views of the surrounding countryside including the woodlands of Kilbree, Ballyoughtera and Castlemartyr. In summer the fragrance of the native Wild Woodbine can be savoured as it grows in abundance among the traditional hedgerows of the area. Part of the trail runs alongside a 16th century stone wall which enclosed the Castlemartyr Estate of Richard Boyle the First Earl of Cork and ancestor to the Earls of Shannon who resided there. The trail incorporates part of the Lake Loop on its return to the Church car park along country roads and laneways.
- Waymarking
- White arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Ballintotis Area Community Council
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.
- Ballintotis Loops - Castle Loop 0 m away · 3.7 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Castle Loop Cycling Trail 0 m away · 3.2 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Lake Loop 0 m away · 2.1 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Lake Loop Cycling Trail 0 m away · 2.1 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop Cycling Trail 0 m away · 5.5 km trail
- Castlemartyr - Mitchell's Wood Loop 2.8 km away · 2.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop?
5.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 20 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1.75 hours.
How hard is the Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop start?
Starts at Ballintotis Church Car Park, near Castlemartyr. The trailhead is at 51.91115, -8.0924 (Irish Grid W 937 732).
Can you bring a dog on the Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine 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.
Can you get to the Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop without a car?
Bus service to Castlemartyr 2km from trailhead.
Who manages the Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop?
Ballintotis Area Community Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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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.