Forest Stream – Glengarriff River loop from Glengarriff
Forest Stream – Glengarriff River loop from Glengarriff
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Forest Stream – Glengarriff River loop from Glengarriff
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4.97km
80m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
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Start point
Parking
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450 m
Streams and Forests of Glengarriff Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
You should be sure-footed and be careful when it rains, as the stones are a bit slippery.
There is wild water and also panoramic views of the mountains. A nice destination even when the weather is not so good.
Glengariff National Park is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. The hike through the park takes you through dense forests, past waterfalls, lakes and rivers. The landscape is so diverse that you will feel like you are in another world.
In addition to its beauty, Glengariff National Park also has a long and fascinating history. The park was once an important place for Irish culture and history. It served as home to many native animals and plants and as an important habitat for the people who lived in the region.
You can find more highlights and tours in western County Cork here: komoot.de/collection/2437462/-county-cork-west.
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463 m
Forest Stream
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952 m
View of the valley and mountains from Esknamucky Walk
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Pure forest nature. There is also a bench here so you can enjoy the view quite comfortably.
You can find more highlights and tours in western County Cork here: komoot.de/collection/2437462/-county-cork-west.
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1.24 km
View of Glengarriff Nature Reserve
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1.25 km
View of Glengarriff Nature Reserve
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3.42 km
Ancient Trees and Forest Streams in Glengarriff Nature Reserve
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The trees in Glengariff National Park also have a long and fascinating history. Many of these were planted in the area by the early settlers and were an important part of life in the region. They served as an important resource for wood and food, and some were even revered as sanctuaries and cultural symbols.
The trees in Glengariff National Park also play an important role in Irish folklore and mythology. Many of them are associated with stories and legends that are passed from generation to generation. Some are even considered sacred and serve as sites for rituals and ceremonies.
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3.49 km
Glengarriff River
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In addition to its beauty, the Glengariff River also has a long and fascinating history. The river was once an important transportation route for the people who lived in the area and was also used for trade and fishing. Many of the buildings along the river are historical remnants of times past and tell stories of past generations.
The Glengariff River also plays an important role in Irish mythology and folklore. In ancient stories the river is often described as a place of magic and mystical powers. It is also said that the river is the gateway to the Otherworld, where fairies and other mythological creatures live.
You can find more highlights and tours in western County Cork here: komoot.de/collection/2437462/-county-cork-west.
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3.93 km
Waterfall in Glengarriff Nature Reserve
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Good for splashing small and large ...
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4.97 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.60 km
1.53 km
828 m
Surfaces
2.13 km
1.88 km
828 m
120 m
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Lowest point (10 m)
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