Dingle Hillwalking Club

Bulls Head Loop via Ardmore

  • Grade: D
  • Distance: 7 kms
  • Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
  • Height gain: 260m 

Start point: Ordinance Survey map 70: V490988

Meeting at Kinard Beach we have an initial short but steep ascent of 100m overlooking the beach. We then follow the wall at the cliff line and head for the headland looking out an the 120ft high sea stack : An Searrach. A short walk down to cross the river at V499978 and we then head for the promontory fort of Ceann an Daimh (Bull`s Head) where we will see the remains of an ancient settlement. A gradual climb of another 100m approx will bring us to “Sea Hill” @ 218m.From here we follow a more direct line back to the river crossing and then our original route back to the cars.