Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail
Walking Trail · Cork
Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail is a 14.3 km moderate waymarked linear route in Cork, starting near Goleen Village.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Goleen Village Cross Roads, near Goleen Village.
Finishes at Toormore - Altar Church.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.49513, -9.71115
- Irish Grid reference
- V 812 282
- 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
About the trail
This trail mainly follows quiet country roads with some sections on grass and forest track, mostly on the northern side of the Mizen Peninsula, but starting and finishing on the southern side. Spectacular views include Dunmanus Bay with the Sheep's Head Peninsula beyond to the north and Roaring Water Bay with its islands to the south.
Before you go
Please keep dogs on a lead
- Waymarking
- Amber 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 - Goleen Harbour Long Loop 0 m away · 2.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Goleen Harbour Short Loop 0 m away · 1.8 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Gortdubh Loop Walk 0 m away · 13.9 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Knockaphuca Loop 0 m away · 10 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Lissigriffin Loop Walk 0 m away · 10.7 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link Walk 5.5 km away · 18.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail?
14.3 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 200 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail start?
Starts at Goleen Village Cross Roads, near Goleen Village. The trailhead is at 51.49513, -9.71115 (Irish Grid V 812 282).
Can you bring a dog on the Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail?
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 - Goleen to Tormore Trail without a car?
Bus.
Who manages the Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail?
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.