Hiking & Nature: The Sherwood Forest of Munster by Dingle Film Walks

Duration: 3.5 hour

Glanageenty also known as the Valley of the Fairies

This loop walk starts at Bernard Collins Memorial car park.

It is a Moderate walk with a climb of 130m. We follow the purple/red trail way markings.

We reach a height of 273m with glorious vistas of Carrantuohill, Ireland’s highest mountain, the Gap of Dunloe and Mount Brandon.

This is a place where football Munster finals were played.

Highlights

Once this valley was covered in oak wood and sheltered many famous Irish heroes, during the Desmond Rebellion and the Irish Civil War. Gerald, the last Earl of Desmond, hid here until one of his own men betrayed him for a handful of silver. He was beheaded in 1583 after months of hiding in dense woods – a plaque now marks the spot where his blood stained the earth.

The loop takes us by the site of Desmond Castle; the Ravens Glen waterfall; and on to the ruins of Sean Thaigh Og’s cabin where, in 1916 Robert Monteith evaded his enemies after the unsuccessful landing of arms at Banna Strand.

This route and the hideaway was taken by Stephen Fuller in March1923 when he was the sole survivor of the Ballyseedy massacre.

John Lenihan, World Champion Irish Mountain Runner, trained here on this route.

The Dan Ahern Bridge In 1964, Ballymacelligott cyclist Dan Ahern took America by storm and in doing so was awarded the Cyclist of the Year in America. However, he was not an American and could not represent America in The Tokyo Olympics.

Includes

Personally curated walk by experienced guide

Excludes

Transport, food and drinks

Important to Know

Hiking boots and full weather gear is recommended. Recommend bringing a packed lunch and water to stay hydrated.