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Ireland
Munster
Cork

Lough Hyne loop & Mount Knockomagh

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Hiking trails & Routes
Ireland
Munster
Cork

Lough Hyne loop & Mount Knockomagh

Moderate

4.8

(28)

100

hikers

Lough Hyne loop & Mount Knockomagh

02:26

8.04km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

7 m

Lough Hyne

Highlight • Lake

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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1.51 km

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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8.04 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.66 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

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Moderate

4.8

100

Lough Hyne loop & Mount Knockomagh

02:26h

8.04km

260m

Trail Reviews

Andrew Musson
April 8, 2026, Lough Hyne loop

This version misses out the walk up and down the "mountain". NB although it starts at a car park, there's only half a dozen spaces so go off season or set out early.

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