Toe Head Clifftop Hike: Discover the Hidden Beauty of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way
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Toe Head Coast Guard Station
This is a lesser-known segment of the Wild Atlantic Way that possesses incredible beauty. From secretive stone wells to remarkable panoramas and fauna, the Toe Head peninsula is truly astonishing.
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Toe Head Coast Guard Station - We will hike about 7km at a pace that is very easy and fun for hikers of all abilities with lots of short stops for photos and stories.
We will pass by loads small named features with great history and super stories. Our hike includes a deserted famine village and the MĂłin Rua heathland famous for itâs wild orchids.
You will also see the spectacular Cnoc na nGabhar mountain, explore secret trails along the Wild Atlantic Way, visit one of the famous EIRE signs and an amazing Iron Age promontory fort with a secret know only to locals.
When we return, weâll end our time together on TrĂĄigh Liceach a beach that is also a battlefield where we share a couple of fascinating stories about the Battle of TrĂĄigh Liceach and WWI submarine activity around this coastline.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks included
Location
Toe Head Coast Guard Station
There is normally plenty of parking behind the Coast Guard Station. Please don't block the entrance to the station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Melissa_p
May 5, 2024
Magical Irish Hikeđ - The Tuatha Head Clifftop Hike was one of the most beautiful hikes Iâve ever taken! Conor was a spectacular guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history, language, folklore, & landscape. He made sure we knew where to meet and finished the hike on a beach with captivating tales of Irish history & hot tea & homemade cookies! He even followed up with links to things we discussed! I would take this tour again! It was so fun & one of the most beautiful places Iâve ever seen! đ€©đđ
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Yvonneo619
Apr 24, 2024
A great way to learn and enjoy a remote area of West Cork. - I spent a wonderful few hours being guided around Toe Head by Conor. It was such a great outing, Conor's knowledge and love of the area gave us an insight to the history, culture and the flora and fauna of a place well worth visiting. This is a trip I so enjoyed and I'd recommend doing it with Conor and come away with an enhanced understanding of a wonderful area of West Cork.
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Gerardvy4407fs
Feb 16, 2024
Breathtaking wildlife adventure - Thanks to Conner for this amazing and breathtaking walk. The stories brought us back in time in combination with the astonishing views of wildlife and rough nature. Conner and his passion for storytelling has made this trip excited and curious to explore more of Ireland. And at the end a well deserved cup of tea with home made cookies. Many Thanks
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I1876xtianm
Dec 2, 2023
Local walking taken to another level - A fantastic way to learn about local history, geography, flora & fauna, and folklore. All in the company of such an affable & welcoming sage. Highly recommended.
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Eamonnm970
Nov 10, 2023
Every parish in Ireland needs a storyteller like this. - Amazing insights into the local culture, wildlife and folklore. Conor is a natural storyteller and we would highly recommend any of the GormĂș tours. We did others after doing this tour.
Every parish in Ireland needs a storyteller like Conor who can bring a landscape alive.
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Flyer645029
Aug 31, 2023
It was amazing! Felt the love of the land and the pride of the people who live there - The experience was amazing! Connor was outstanding!! He was so proud of his heritage, and shared so much of that pride with us! We learned so much about the history, and could really feel the generations that live there, and what their life was like. Connor topped off with homemade cookies and tea, and a wonderful story about the beach we were standing on!
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U2465vykathleenc
Aug 31, 2023
Best walking tour! - The experience was amazing! Conor took us back in time with his many stories which made the walk much more fulfilling. The scenery was breathtaking!! At the end he served tea and his wifeâs homemade Irish cookies, delicious đ this is a must in your visit to Cork!
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Laurent
Aug 17, 2023
To learn local myths and stories while seeing beautiful landscapes - It was a very good surprise; this walk along the coast, through the heather and the cliffs.
Conor was able to captivate the whole family through the tales and history of this locality.
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Roam564472
Aug 17, 2023
Entertaining and informative. đ - Fantastic thing to do if you are in the area. The weather wasn't brilliant but the walk and talk with Conor was so good it didn't matter. Very entertaining and informative. Will definately be bringing the family next time. Can't recommend enough!
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Katyawestcork
Aug 12, 2023
Toe Head - A perfect walk guided by Conor. Just the right combination of local history, story telling, archeology, flora and good humour and answering of questions, rounded off with very welcome tea and home made biscuits. Cannot recommend highly enough for those who wish to learn about and share the most spectacular country. Thank you Conor and Gormu walks!
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