Where every trail leads to wonder.
Shanacrane West
Dunmanway – Co. Cork
P47 X658
Open everyday
Spring, summer and autumn: 9am to 5pm
Winter: 9am to 4pm
Entrance fee: €5 per person.
At the park: QR code or cash box available. (for cash please have the correct amount)
About us
Welcome to
Shehy Highland Park
Nestled in the Shehy Mountain of West Cork, Shehy Highland Park is a peaceful outdoor park and working sheep farm, just 4km from the scenic Cousane Gap.
The park offers three marked walking trails through Shehy Mountain, suitable for all ages. Along the way, visitors can discover waterfalls, archaeological sites, and beautiful natural landscapes rich in wildlife and native flora.
Picnic areas are available throughout the park, making it an ideal place for families, walkers, and nature lovers to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Overnight campervan parking is available inside the car park. Visitors must use their own facilities. Fresh water is available on site.
A guided driving tour is also available and can be booked online or via whatsapp.
Shehy Highland Park is a quiet, family-friendly place to explore nature at your own pace.
Where we are
Shehy Highland Park is located in West Cork, near the scenic Cousane Gap, on the R585 road. We are on the Ordnance Survey Ireland map number 85.
Distances by car from:
Cousane Gap: 4.4 km, approx. 6 min. away
Dunmanaway: 13 km, approx. 16 min. away
Kealkill: 13 km, approx. 13 minutes away
Bantry: 24 km, approx. 25 min. away
Glengarriff, 30 km, approx. 29 min. away
Gougane Barra: 28 km, approx. 27 mim away
Macroon, 35 km, approx. 35 min. away
Coppeen, 25 km, approx. 25 min. away
Cork city, 64 km, approx. 1 hour away
Map
Interactive Map
Loops
Click to zoom.
Orange Loop
Easy Walk
Average time: 40 min
Distance: 1.84km
Elevation: 95m
Green Loop
Moderate Walk
Average time: 1.5h
Distance: 4.67km
Elevation: 276m
Red Loop
Strenuous Walk
Average time: 3h
Distance: 9.27km
Elevation: 606m
Average time: 40 min
Distance: 1.84km
Elevation: 95m
Average time: 1.5h
Distance: 4.67km
Elevation: 276m
Average time: 3h
Distance: 9.27km
Elevation: 606m
Guidelines
No dogs allowed
It’s a sheep farm.
No Bikes Allowed
Cars, motorbikes and bicycles are not allowed
Children Supervision
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Emergency
If you find yourself in an emergency, phone the emergency services by calling 112 or 999.
Charge your phone
When you are on the trails, make sure your phone is fully charged.
Car park disclaimer
Shehy Highland Park is not responsible for damage or items stolen in the car park - park at the vehicle owner’s risk.
Stay on Trails
Stick to trails, and do not transpass the boundary fence.
Pack up all your waste
Leave no trace policy
River Water Notice
Bandon River is a combined run of surface water and spring water, and there is no filtering or treatment on it.
Respect Wildlife
Do not feed or disturb wildlife - observe from a distance.
Keep Water Clean
Do not pollute rivers and lakes - Keep water sources clean.
Weather Caution
In the event of fog or if the weather change, stay on the road and be prepared to come back.
Preserve Nature
Do not pull out plants and flowers - preserve nature.
No Campfires
No campfires allowed - minimise fire impacts.