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St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path
Cork – 37 km, from Drimoleague to Gougane Barra
This walk begins at the Top of the Rock, Drimoleague, where local tradition states that St Finbarr in the 6th century admonished the people to return to Christ, then went on his way to Gougane Barra. Since that time, local people have walked this path, particularly on the saint’s feast day, the 25th of September. The entire walk is steeped in Celtic history and archaeological remains.
Photo: Gougane Barra Forest Park - Tourism Ireland
The walk is a two day long, demanding but beautiful stretch with an overnight stay in the lovely village of Kealkil. Three significant mountain and valley systems are crossed by St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path: the Ilen, Mealagh and Ouvane, with impressive views over Bantry Bay and stretches of the West Cork coastline. The walk culminates in a spectacular descent with the hermitage of St Finbarr visible below in its serene lake island setting in Gougane Barra.