Baltimore Hill Loop
Walking Trail · Cork
Baltimore Hill Loop is a 2.1 km easy waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Baltimore.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 45 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Baltimore Pier, near Baltimore.
- 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, on road apart from a short section on gravel path, heads from the pier past the castle with stunning views of spectacular West Cork Scenery including Roaring Water Bay, Cape and Sherkin.
- Waymarking
- Orange 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 Beacon Walk 0 m away · 1.5 km trail
- Baltimore Coney Walk 0 m away · 1.2 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 Hill Loop?
2.1 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 40 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 45 mins.
How hard is the Baltimore Hill Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Baltimore Hill Loop 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 Hill 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 Baltimore Hill Loop without a car?
Bus and Ferries.
Who manages the Baltimore Hill Loop?
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.