Great Glengarriff Horseshoe

Accessed from Barley Lake or Caha Tunnel the route follows a stream west of Barley Lake. Take the ridge around the valley and along the county boundary. Views north to Macgillicuddy’s Reeks and south to Bantry Bay.

Ascending from Barley Lake head south-west along the ridge, keeping Coomerkane and Magannagan valleys on left. Spectacular views west of Bere Island and Beara Peninsula. May be combined with Sugarloaf ascent.

Can be climbed by shorter but steeper route from the stream at Maganagan, or from the south on a longer but less steep route. 360° panorama views over West Cork, South Kerry and Bantry Bay.