Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk
Walking Trail · Cork
Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk is a 10.3 km moderate waymarked linear route in Cork, starting near Ballydehob.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2.8 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Beside Ballydehob Hall, near Ballydehob.
Finishes at Corner of East End Car Park.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.52636, -9.54298
- Irish Grid reference
- V 989 353
- 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 from Cork City
About the trail
This trail walk follows quiet country road with a section on the old 17th century green Bridle or Butter Road stretching from Kilbronogue to near Schull and passing several points of interest with great views of Schull Harabour, Long Island and Mount Gabriel.
Before you go
Please keep dogs on leash
- Waymarking
- Amber arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Fastnet Trails Walks Group
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Fastnet Trails - Colla Loop 109 m away · 8.4 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop 109 m away · 12 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Derryconnell Loop 109 m away · 10.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Gubbeen Loop 109 m away · 9.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Schull Toormore Linear Walk 109 m away · 10 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Toormore Loop 6.9 km away · 2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk?
10.3 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 337 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2.8 hours.
How hard is the Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk start?
Starts at Beside Ballydehob Hall, near Ballydehob. The trailhead is at 51.52636, -9.54298 (Irish Grid V 989 353).
Can you bring a dog on the Fastnet Trails - Butter Road 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 Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk without a car?
Bus from Cork City.
Who manages the Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk?
Fastnet Trails Walks Group. 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.