Walks

MEALAGH VALLEY ROUTE

The Mealagh Valley Walking Route is part of a link which connects the Sheeps Head Way to the Beara Way, stretching from Mullaghmesha Mountain to Kealkil.

Routes
From Drimoleague, you can come through Castledonovan to the top of Mullaghmesha, dropping into the Mealagh Valley. The route then continues through deciduous woodlands, passing by Knockenalora Wedge Tomb befor crossing a footbridge over the Mealagh River. From there you follow a path to Coomleagh before taking a small road to the Stone Circle at Kealkil.

A second route from Bantry has the option of approaching Mullaghmesha from the West near Lough Bofin. This route goes through forestry, into open land climbing at Glandart before dropping onto a small road at Coomanore South. From there you head up a path to the top of Mullaghmesha, joining the Drimoleague route near the summit.

You can download a leaflet with an outline of these walks by clicking here.

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Guide Book with MapsThe Drimoleague Walkways Group has produced an excellent booklet with maps and guides to routes from Drimoleague to Kealkil, including local Heritage Walks around the town itself. This book can be purchased online for €7.95 by clicking here.

Where to Start?
Starting points for walks in the Mealagh Valley can be found by clicking on the map below. A better map of the routes themselve can be downloade by clicking here

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