Fastnet Trails - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link Walk
Walking Trail · Cork
Fastnet Trails - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link Walk is an 18.6 km easy waymarked linear route in Cork, starting near Goleen.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 6 hours |
Getting there
Starts at The Altar Church, Toormore, near Goleen.
Finishes at Barr an Bhealaigh Car Park.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.51961, -9.64251
- Irish Grid reference
- V 86055 30903
- 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
Cork to Goleen bus passes Toormore Trailhead
About the trail
Long cross country walk on backroads with views of Mount Gabriel and Dunmanus Bay.
- Waymarking
- Navy Blue
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Fastnet Trails Walks Group
Email: [email protected]
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 - Toormore Loop 11 m away · 2 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Gortyowen Loop 41 m away · 8.2 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Goleen Harbour Long Loop 5.5 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Goleen Harbour Short Loop 5.5 km away · 1.8 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail 5.5 km away · 14.3 km trail
- Fastnet Trails - Gortdubh Loop Walk 5.5 km away · 13.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Fastnet Trails - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link Walk?
18.6 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 260 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 6 hours.
How hard is the Fastnet Trails - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link 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 - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link Walk start?
Starts at The Altar Church, Toormore, near Goleen. The trailhead is at 51.51961, -9.64251 (Irish Grid V 86055 30903).
Can you bring a dog on the Fastnet Trails - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link 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 - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link Walk without a car?
Cork to Goleen bus passes Toormore Trailhead.
Who manages the Fastnet Trails - Toormore-Barr an Bhealaigh Link 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.