Skibbereen to Lisheen Linear Walk

This option joins the Skibbereen to Kilcoe Linear Walk to the Becher Loop Walk allowing the walker to travel from the Skibbereen Trailhead to the Lisheen Trailhead. Starting at the Heritage Centre, Skibbereen, follow the Skibbereen to Kilcoe Linear Route, the red arrows, for 5 km to a junction at in the townland of Reenmurragha (GPS: 51.54758, -9.33054). Here, continue straight on and follow the purple arrows. At the next junction turn left, then cross the N71 at Church Cross and continue straight until you join the Becher Loop at Goleenmarsh. The link between the two routes is 3 km and it is another 7 km to the Lisheen Trailhead. As you walk by the marshy inlet of the Ilen River at Goleenmarsh take note of the wading birds, which are a common sight when the tide is out. Here the increasingly rare curlew is regularly spotted and its distinctive call is often heard.