Baltimore Beacon Walk
Walking Trail · Cork
Baltimore Beacon Walk is a 1.5 km easy waymarked out-and-back route in Cork, starting near Baltimore.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Baltimore Pier, near Baltimore.
Finishes at Baltimore Pier.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.48257, -9.37452
- Irish Grid reference
- W 04576 26400
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 88
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 and Ferries
About the trail
This very enjoyable trail heads south on road from the pier around the Cove to beneath Baltimore Beacon with stunning views of spectacular West Cork scenery including Sherkin and harbour.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Baltimore Heritage Trust Limited (Baltimore 2000)
Baltimore 2000
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Baltimore Coney Walk 0 m away · 1.2 km trail
- Baltimore Hill Loop 0 m away · 2.1 km trail
- Sherkin Island 3 Yellow Trail 2.0 km away · 1.9 km trail
- Sherkin Island 5 Blue Trail 2.0 km away · 2.3 km trail
- Sherkin Island 5 Red Trail 2.0 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Sherkin Island Horseshoe Loop 2.0 km away · 2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Baltimore Beacon Walk?
1.5 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 30 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Baltimore Beacon Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Baltimore Beacon Walk start?
Starts at Baltimore Pier, near Baltimore. The trailhead is at 51.48257, -9.37452 (Irish Grid W 04576 26400).
Can you bring a dog on the Baltimore Beacon Walk?
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 Baltimore Beacon Walk without a car?
Bus and Ferries.
Who manages the Baltimore Beacon Walk?
Baltimore Heritage Trust Limited (Baltimore 2000). 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.