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Cork

From Kinsale to Preghane Point Loop

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Ireland

Munster

Cork

From Kinsale to Preghane Point Loop

Moderate

5.0

(2)

hikers

From Kinsale to Preghane Point Loop

03:05

11.4km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

View of Kinsale Harbour

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Take a moment on your hike between Kinsale and Charles Fort to look out across Kinsale Harbour across to the town.

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3.08 km

Charles Fort

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The Charles Fort can be visited for a small entrance fee and offers an exhibition about the forts and the place there in a charming landscape.

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5.61 km

Eastern Point

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The Eastern Point is the prominent headland on the eastern side of the entrance to Kinsale Harbour, famously dominated by the massive, star-shaped Charles Fort. This point offers stunning panoramic …

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9.96 km

Scilly Walk

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Along the water's edge and closed to cars is Scilly Walk. It takes in beautiful views across the harbour and to Charles Fort. Keep your eyes peeled as there are …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

3.12 km

2.70 km

952 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

3.08 km

1.44 km

313 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

8°C

24 %

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