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Castletownbere Bus Station – Castletownbere loop from Castletownbere

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Castletownbere Bus Station – Castletownbere loop from Castletownbere

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Castletownbere Bus Station – Castletownbere loop from Castletownbere

03:44

12.8km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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59 m

Castletownbere Bus Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Several Buses a day in direction to Glengarriff

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Castletownbere is a beautiful harbour town, sheltered by Bere Island. It's Southwest Ireland's main fishing port, with many colourful vessels bobbing on the water. There are many places to eat and drink, plus plenty of accommodation options too.

MacCarthy's Bar is a well-known establishment and rose to prominence when travel writer Pete McCarthy shared its charms, having entered while following the “never pass a bar that has your name on it” rule. It's said that actor Colin Farrell was once barred from the pub. Though he's since made peace with the landlord.

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Church of the Sacred Heart, Castletownbere

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further information at:
joinmychurch.org/churches/Church-of-Sacred-Heart-Castletownbere-Cork-Ireland/235720

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927 m

Afghan Bridge

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Bridge from the 19th century. The old road to Agrigole used to cross this bridge.

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7.32 km

View of Bantry Bay

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12.2 km

Bere Island Ferry Terminal (Castletownbere)

Highlight • Rest Area

Bere Island Ferries operate between Castletownbere and Oilean na gCaorach on the island every day of the year. For more information on times and prices see their website: bereislandferries.com

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12.3 km

Castletownbere Harbour

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Welcome to Ireland's largest coarse fishing port. Castletownbere (also known as Baile Chaisleáin Bhéarra) is an authentic, lively town that lives entirely by and with the sea. Located in the sheltered depths of Berehaven Sound, the harbour offers a fascinating spectacle of colourful trawlers, nets and maritime activity.

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12.5 km

Fishing Boat 'World Peace'

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

4.48 km

880 m

593 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

4.12 km

2.26 km

1.11 km

370 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 21 July

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Castletownbere Bus Station – Castletownbere loop from Castletownbere

Castletownbere Bus Station

Castletownbere

Church of the Sacred Heart, Castletownbere

Afghan Bridge

View of Bantry Bay

Bere Island Ferry Terminal (Castletownbere)

Castletownbere Harbour

Fishing Boat 'World Peace'

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