Beautiful path on Bere Island – Ardnakinna Point Lighthouse loop from Castletownbere

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Beautiful path on Bere Island – Ardnakinna Point Lighthouse loop from Castletownbere

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Beautiful path on Bere Island – Ardnakinna Point Lighthouse loop from Castletownbere

03:37

12.9km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 289 m for 1.94 km

After 10.8 km for 1.94 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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59 m

Castletownbere

Highlight • Settlement

Castletownbere is a beautiful harbour town, sheltered by Bere Island. It's Southwest Ireland's main fishing port, with many colourful vessels bobbing on the water. There are many places to eat …

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273 m

Bere Island Ferry Terminal (Castletownbere)

Highlight • Rest Area

Bere Island Ferries operate between Castletownbere and Oilean na gCaorach on the island every day of the year. For more information on times and prices see their website: bereislandferries.com

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4.56 km

Old Fortification on Bantry Bay

Highlight • Historical Site

4.74 km

Beautiful path on Bere Island

Highlight • Trail

On a beautiful hiking trail you have a great view of the narrow inlet that separates Bere Island from the rest of Ireland.

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5.96 km

Ardnakinna Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Originally the site of a beacon, Ardnakinna Lighthouse was built in 1965 to safely guide vessels into Berehaven Harbour. It's still operational today and makes for a picturesque foreground for views across this part of Bantry Bay.

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7.84 km

View of Bantry Bay from Stone Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

As Katja has said, this is a great location for a break and has superb views out over the island.

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8.32 km

View of Bantry Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ascent of Knockanallig provides lovely views across Bantry Bay towards the Caha Mountains. You can walk to the top, the island's highest point at 876 feet (267 m), pretty much straight from the ferry port.

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8.70 km

View of Castletownbere

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

3.74 km

2.96 km

1.91 km

239 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

2.96 km

1.81 km

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

11°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2025,Beara Way - Etappe 3: Runde auf Bere Island

After the strenuous first two stages, we decided to take the late ferry on our visit to Bere Island today and just go for a short walk.
The original Beara Way includes a full circuit of Bere Island, covering around 20km. And if you also include the easternmost tip, you'll quickly reach 28km.
Our mileage diet, however, still leaves time …

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