Introducing Sheep’s Head Peninsula
The least visited of Cork’s three peninsulas, Sheep’s Head Peninsula has a rare charm of its own. There are wonderful seascapes to appreciate from the loop road running along most of its length. A good link road with terrific views, called the Goat’s Path Rd, runs between Gortnakilly and Kilcrohane (on the north and south coasts respectively), over the western flank of Mt Seefin.
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Ahakista (Atha an Chiste) consists of a couple of pubs and a few houses stretched out along the R591. An ancient stone circle is signposted at the southern end of Ahakista; access is via a short pathway. The peninsula’s other village is Kilcrohane, 6km to the southwest, beside a fine beach. You can get pub food in both villages.
For more information about the area, take a look at the website (www.sheepshead.ie).
Last updated: Sep 12, 2008
