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Old Head of Kinsale loop

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Ireland

Munster

Cork

Old Head of Kinsale loop

Easy

4.0

(18)

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Old Head of Kinsale loop

01:38

6.01km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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2.41 km

Old Head Signal Tower, Lusitania Museum and Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Head Signal Tower, Lusitania Museum & Memorial Garden together form the historic heart of the Old Head: a fully restored Napoleonic signal tower on the highest point of the …

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Old Head of Kinsale

Highlight • Viewpoint

De Old Head is a basalt and limestone cliff carved by erosion into dramatic terraces. The cliffs are a breeding ground for seabirds; you often hear kittiwakes and fulmars circling below you.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

135 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

7°C

23 %

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Old Head Signal Tower, Lusitania Museum and Memorial

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