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Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Lough Hyne

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Ireland

Munster

Cork

Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Lough Hyne

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(34)

244

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Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Lough Hyne

01:11

3.54km

170m

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 13, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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20 m

Probably the best open-water swimming location in Ireland. Due to the very sheltered nature of this salt water lough it’s possible to swim here when sea conditions at local beaches are too rough. Popular with swimmers year round.

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619 m

Ruins of a House

Highlight • Historical Site

805 m

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

902 m

Winding Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

1.45 km

Stone Staircase in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

1.81 km

View of Lough Hyne from Knockomagh Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cool down with a saltwater swim after your hike. Knockomagh overlooks Lough Hyne, arguably the best open water swimming spot in Ireland.
There are normally loads of swimmers in the Lough and many swim there every day of the year.

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3.48 km

Lough Hyne

Highlight • Lake

This is where most people go to swim. There's a slipway into the water. Its a great swimming spot, the water is lovely.

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3.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

589 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

589 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

8°C

96 %

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Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Lough Hyne

Viewpoint Near Glengarriff

Lough Hyne

Ruins of a House

View of the Lake

Winding Forest Path

Stone Staircase in the Forest

View of Lough Hyne from Knockomagh Hill

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