Fastnet Trails - Rossbrin Loop Walk
Walking Trail · Cork
Fastnet Trails - Rossbrin Loop Walk is a 13 km easy waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Ballydehob.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 2.8 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Beside Ballydehob Hall, near Ballydehob.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.56177, -9.45783
- 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 scenic coastal walk follows backroads passing historical and archaeological structures with a drop to Rossbrin Cove and offers great views of Fastnet and Carbery's hundred islands, Roaring Water Bay, Mount Gabriel as well as Kilcoe and Rossbrin Medieval Castles.
Before you go
Please keep dogs on leash
- Waymarking
- Purple 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 - Kilcoe-Ballydehob Walk 0 m away · 6.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Derreenard Loop 4.7 km away · 11.9 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Lisheenacrehig Loop Walk 4.7 km away · 7.7 km trail
- Sheep's Head - Mount Corrin Loop 5.5 km away · 7.7 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Bechers Walk 6.3 km away · 12.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Ilen River Walk 6.3 km away · 7.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Fastnet Trails - Rossbrin Loop Walk?
13 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 70 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2.8 hours.
How hard is the Fastnet Trails - Rossbrin Loop Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Fastnet Trails - Rossbrin Loop Walk start?
Starts at Beside Ballydehob Hall, near Ballydehob. The trailhead is at 51.56177, -9.45783 (Irish Grid V 989 353).
Can you bring a dog on the Fastnet Trails - Rossbrin Loop 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 - Rossbrin Loop Walk without a car?
Bus from Cork City.
Who manages the Fastnet Trails - Rossbrin Loop 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.