- Created: August 28, 2012 10:33 am
- Updated: December 12, 2017 11:01 am
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Location: Cork
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- Distance 34 km
- Time 0 s
- Speed 0.0 km/h
- Min altitude 47 m
- Peak 235 m
- Climb 480 m
- Descent 308 m
Avondhu Way - Stage 5 - Mallow to Bweeng is a moderate 6 to 7 hour walkign route on mostly back roads following the River Clyda, passing Castle Barrett and into the small village of Bweeng, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Use our Map of Ireland and Sat Sav tool to get directions to the starting point and use our detailed map of the walking route and GPS on our App to follow the route and keep on track.
The north and east walls of Castle Barrett date from the 13c. In 1252 John de Cogan was permitted to have a weekly market and annual fair beside the castle, then known as Castle More. In 1276 - 1281 it underwent repair when in royal hands, and in 1439 acquired by the Earl of Desmond. The Barretts took possession in the 17c, but forfeited the castle as Jacobites during the 1690s.
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Avondhu Way – Stage 5 – Mallow to Bweeng is a moderate 6 to 7 hour walkign route on mostly back roads following the River Clyda, passing Castle Barrett and into the small village of Bweeng, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Use our Map of Ireland and Sat Sav tool to get directions to the starting point and use our detailed map of the walking route and GPS on our App to follow the route and keep on track.
The north and east walls of Castle Barrett date from the 13c. In 1252 John de Cogan was permitted to have a weekly market and annual fair beside the castle, then known as Castle More. In 1276 – 1281 it underwent repair when in royal hands, and in 1439 acquired by the Earl of Desmond. The Barretts took possession in the 17c, but forfeited the castle as Jacobites during the 1690s.
