Guided walk: Exploring the prehistoric landscape of the Lost Valley, Inchigeelagh

Lost Valley, Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork County
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23 August 2025
Overview

This remote and scenic valley in the foothills of the Shehy Mountains contains a plethora of prehistoric sites. We will visit a wide variety of these on a short hill-walk (2.5 hours). We’ll explore how this landscape would have appeared through the eyes of Ireland’s early farmers.

Terrain: forest road, boreen, tarred road and turf tracks with some open mountain.
Essential: Boots, waterproof clothing.
Leader: Catherine Ketch, a historical geographer based in Ballyvourney Co Cork who runs the guided walking service Lee Valley Walking.

Friday August 23rd 2pm-4.30pm.
Meeting point provided on booking.
€20 per person . Booking via Eventbrite

Further information: 0872231225

Address
Lost Valley, Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork County

51.8424464, -9.1264323

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