viewpoint in Cork, Ireland

Baltimore Beacon (Lot's Wife)

A whitewashed beacon nicknamed Lot's Wife, with views across the harbour mouth to Sherkin Island.

Worth the wander

Built in 1849 to mark the entrance to Baltimore harbour, the cone-shaped beacon is a steep 25-minute walk or short drive from the village, with views across the channel to Sherkin Island and, on a clear day, out to the Fastnet Rock.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: 25-minute walk from the village (short, steep climb)
Parking: Free roadside parking for a few cars at the end of Beacon Road

Find your way

Beacon Road, Baltimore, Co. Cork