Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop
Walking Trail · Cork
Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop is a 12 km moderate waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Schull.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 3 hours |
Getting there
Starts at East End Car Park in Schull, near Schull.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.52699, -9.54418
- Irish Grid reference
- V 929 315
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 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
- Waymarking
- Magenta arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Fastnet Trails Walks Group
www.fastnet-trails.com
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 0 m away · 8.4 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Derryconnell Loop 0 m away · 10.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Gubbeen Loop 0 m away · 9.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Schull Toormore Linear Walk 0 m away · 10 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Butter Road Walk 109 m away · 10.3 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Toormore Loop 6.8 km away · 2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop?
12 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 150 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours.
How hard is the Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop start?
Starts at East End Car Park in Schull, near Schull. The trailhead is at 51.52699, -9.54418 (Irish Grid V 929 315).
Can you bring a dog on the Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra 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 Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop without a car?
Bus.
Who manages the Fastnet Trails - Derreennatra Loop?
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.