Walking in Gougane Barra and beyond....

There are a number of walks in Gougane Barra forest park comprising some 350 acres. Nature lovers will revel in the extensive areas of natural and cultivated forestry which abounds in wildlife.

Discover Coillte's Gougane Barra National Forest Park:

• Gougane Barra National Park

You can drive along the ring road in the forest or take some of the very enjoyable walks. Sli Laoi a delightful walk along the floor of Cumrua follows the course of the infant Lee to the head of the valley.

The Beara-Breifne Way & Slí Gaeltacht mhuscraí.

Walking the Slí Mhúscraí Gaeltacht sections of the Beara Way.

Slí Mhúscraí Gaeltacht is one of the shortest sections on the Beara-Breifne Way but is one of the richest in terms of Irish culture. It is the only local way that passes through a Gaeltacht, that is, an area in which the Irish language is spoken on a daily basis. The local route passes through a variety of landscapes including the ridges of the rivers Lee and Sullane. The area is also renowned for its traditional music, singing and poetry.
Taken from

• The Beara-Breifne website

Discover Slí gaeltacht routes around Gougane Barra:

• the Beara-Breifne Way
• Kealkill-Ballingeary

Guided Walks in The Lee Valley

For the more energetic there are interesting guided walks with Lee Valley Walking, ascending the slopes, from which the panoramic view of mountain and crag, lake and forest, present a picture of unforgettable beauty.
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• Lee Valley walking

The Horse Shoe in Gougane Barra

For the skilled walker the high hills surrounding Gougane Barra invite you to sample the joys of hill walking.
Reccomended guide book; 'West Cork Walks' by Kevin Corcoran

Osi Discovery Map; no 85


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