 |
The Sheep's Head Way May 2000
|
|
The Sheep's Head Way May 2000
|
 |
During the first week of May, 2000, a group
of us walked the Sheep's Head Way, in West Cork. This is a 55 mile mile
footpath starting and finishing in Bantry, and doing a complete circuit of
the Sheep's head peninsular. We were extremely lucky with the weather, and
it felt more like the Mediterranean than SW Ireland !
|
 |
At the start in Bantry, in front of St Brendan's monument. |
 |
"Red Leader" (Chris Jones) with Bantry Bay in the background. |
 |
Dave, Pete and Dave on top of the Sheep's Head ridge. A typical yellow and black marker post can be seen. |
 |
Finn McCool's seat - the end of day 1 ! |
 |
Part of the group, pictured during day 2 of the walk. |
 |
The lighthouse at the tip of the Sheep's Head, reached about half way through the second day. |
 |
This interesting bridge was found near the end of day 2, just outside the village of Kilcrohane. It consists of a single slab of rock ! |
 |
Another interesting bridge, crossed when leaving Kilcrohane at the start of day 3. |
 |
A beautiful spot, on the way into the village of Durrus. |
 |
Enjoying a few well-deserved pints of the black stuff ! Ivo's pub in Durrus, end of day 3. |
 |
Part way through day 4, resting in the sun. |
 |
Finished ! Back at the monument in Bantry. |