Cathal’s guidebook
Shopping and getting here
It's best to do grocery shopping on your initial journey to the house. There is a local shop but with limited selection, fine for Milk bread and news papers etc. The village shop only accept cash payment, so visit an ATM to get cash on your journey to the house.
The house is 1hr 45mins from Cork city.
If your traveling from Cork city direction you may be passing Aldi in Bandon which is 1hr from the house. There is also a Supervalu and Lidi out the side of the town.
Dunmanway is 25mins further along from Bandon perhaps suited to buying items that are chilled. There is an Aldi and Supervalu in Dunmanway.
Bantry is my closest town and perhaps ideal for buying frozen foods. It's unlikely your travel route goes via here and you may loose 25mins journey time doing your initial shop here. Your turn off to the house from the Cork road is 10minutes past Dromlegue at a cross sign posted for Durrus/Crookhaven. Bantry is a further 3 miles; 6 miles round trip and speed restrictions etc.
Continue via Durrus taking right by Rosses bar follow signs for Ahakista and Kilcrohane. your now 10 miles from the house and by this time input Eircode into your map app. Not recommended using map app before this point as the app perceives saving distance but may take a driver on narrow and difficult roads.
The lighthouse is situated at the most Westerly point of the peninsula. Drive through Kilcrohane village and about 6 miles beyond, (12km from the house). Car parking at end of the public road with Cafe.
Walk one mile to the lighthouse using path on South side of the peninsula. View looks onto Mizen peninsula. Visit the lighthouse which was built to guide passing shipping and guide vessels into Bantry Harbour; a renowned deep sea port. Continue walk on North side of peninsula, returning to the car park. By this stage you will have walked three miles.
If you have worked up an appetite, you may treat yourself to a visit to the Cafe adjacent where fresh Bakery is complemented. Or visit the White House Cafe on the drive back towards Kilcrohane, here salads and coffee complemented.
Sheep's Head Lighthouse
The lighthouse is situated at the most Westerly point of the peninsula. Drive through Kilcrohane village and about 6 miles beyond, (12km from the house). Car parking at end of the public road with Cafe.
Walk one mile to the lighthouse using path on South side of the peninsula. View looks onto Mizen peninsula. Visit the lighthouse which was built to guide passing shipping and guide vessels into Bantry Harbour; a renowned deep sea port. Continue walk on North side of peninsula, returning to the car park. By this stage you will have walked three miles.
If you have worked up an appetite, you may treat yourself to a visit to the Cafe adjacent where fresh Bakery is complemented. Or visit the White House Cafe on the drive back towards Kilcrohane, here salads and coffee complemented.
SuperValu Bantry has everything, a large store with wide selection of brands, fresh Bakery and deli etc.
It's the nearest supermarket to my house; 25mins away by car. As you drive into Bantry, you will see this supermarket across the harbour from Bantry pier. Once you are driving beside Bantry square turn off left and the supermarket with large car park is a short distance away.
I would recommend getting couple day’s grocery shopping on the way to the house upon check in either Dunmanway or Bantry.
This will allow you to relax and explore the locality with shopping out of the way!
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SuperValu Bantry - O'Keeffe's
SuperValu Bantry has everything, a large store with wide selection of brands, fresh Bakery and deli etc.
It's the nearest supermarket to my house; 25mins away by car. As you drive into Bantry, you will see this supermarket across the harbour from Bantry pier. Once you are driving beside Bantry square turn off left and the supermarket with large car park is a short distance away.
I would recommend getting couple day’s grocery shopping on the way to the house upon check in either Dunmanway or Bantry.
This will allow you to relax and explore the locality with shopping out of the way!
Bring Cash to Kilcrohane!
In Kilcrohane village, the shop and the two pubs only accept cash. No credit or debit cards or tapping with your phone.
The two restaurants in kilcrohane village will accept debit cards.
Three miles towards Bantry in Ahakista the pubs also accept debit cards.
You simply need a little hard currency for small grocery items locally and socializing.
ATM located at the following locations:
Ailied Irish Bank (AIB) on the main square in Bantry, ATM accesses from footpath (24hr access).
Dromlegue Centra in store which closes 9pm.
Dunmanway AIB on the Bantry end of the town by the main road near a Y intersection (24hr access outside wall of building).
Circle K Dunmanway in store open 7am to 10pm.
Have aprox €100 with you; lower denominations preferably such as €10 and €20 if the ATM gives you this option.
AIB Bank
Wolfe Tone SquareBring Cash to Kilcrohane!
In Kilcrohane village, the shop and the two pubs only accept cash. No credit or debit cards or tapping with your phone.
The two restaurants in kilcrohane village will accept debit cards.
Three miles towards Bantry in Ahakista the pubs also accept debit cards.
You simply need a little hard currency for small grocery items locally and socializing.
ATM located at the following locations:
Ailied Irish Bank (AIB) on the main square in Bantry, ATM accesses from footpath (24hr access).
Dromlegue Centra in store which closes 9pm.
Dunmanway AIB on the Bantry end of the town by the main road near a Y intersection (24hr access outside wall of building).
Circle K Dunmanway in store open 7am to 10pm.
Have aprox €100 with you; lower denominations preferably such as €10 and €20 if the ATM gives you this option.
Sightseeing
Sheepshead trail walks
The locality is criss crossed with trail walks. At the end of the drive of the house, the public road forms part of a trail walk.
There is a Trail Walkers information centre in Kilcrohane village, signage displaying ‘Sheephead Way’. Staffed by local volunteers they recommend walk routes to suit individual needs. There is a large information board and map of the area outside this building should it be closed.
1. Plan your trail before leaving the house, check weather forecast and refer to ‘Sheepshead way’ website which outline directions and attractions together with history for the various routes.
2. Bring a piece of fruit and snack bar etc, bottle of water and sun cap/light waterproof jacket depending on the weather.
3. Take a photo of the map on information board at trailheads, Kilcrohane village, top of Goats path by statue, Black Gate etc. You may need to refer to information on the notice board during your walk.
4. As you walk along your way take notice of numbers on the marker posts and check colour code on the post, to check you are continuing on your intended path. If you loose your way you may be able to retrace your steps from the map photo you would have taken, or if you need to phone for help the process is more straight forward.
The Poets well and Dromney loop.
I recommend this as your first trail walk in the area, its moderate and the trail passes the end of the driveway. Suitable for families with children over 10 years.
Guests prefer to start on the trail and return from the lake via public road.
Leaving the driveway at the house take a left at the entrance and continue past a farm yard 200m beyond. Now your on a trail and the public road has ended. Continue over steps by gate in farm road and stepping stones through a shallow stream. Walking through a wooded area and crossing a river on a concrete bridge. Once past the river look for marker posts to the right that send you seawards. You will cross the old horse and cart road to Ahakista, continuing from this crossing through couple of fields. Then leave the trail at a gate by the public road and cross the road. Continue up a narrow public road across from this gate (slightly leftwards). 200m further up the narrow road you will find yourself on a trail at a headland with views of the castle and coast. Continue following marker posts which will lead to Farramanagh lake. The headland ends and you will meet a large boulder causeway at river that flows from the lake. Past the lake meet the public road which brings you back to the house.
This entire trail is 5km (slightly over 3miles). There is a 6.5km option which takes you through the fields from the lake to Kilcrohane village (look for way markers at entrance to house by waters edge).
Black Gate to Dooneen coastal stroll
You would typically drive to the Black Gate which is a large stone house 3 miles West past Kilcrohane village. The trail visits a secluded pier and goes through fields to Dooneen headland. Here there are blow holes within the landscape from effects of the sea. Children will need to be closely supervised on that particular headland. There are also many signs outlining dogs not allowed on trail.
From Dooneen the marker posts bring walkers onto the public by-road which you follow to the main road 1.5km. Taking a left at the cross and continue to your vehicle at the Black Gate.
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Hillsidewalks. Sheepshead Peninsula
Sheepshead trail walks
The locality is criss crossed with trail walks. At the end of the drive of the house, the public road forms part of a trail walk.
There is a Trail Walkers information centre in Kilcrohane village, signage displaying ‘Sheephead Way’. Staffed by local volunteers they recommend walk routes to suit individual needs. There is a large information board and map of the area outside this building should it be closed.
1. Plan your trail before leaving the house, check weather forecast and refer to ‘Sheepshead way’ website which outline directions and attractions together with history for the various routes.
2. Bring a piece of fruit and snack bar etc, bottle of water and sun cap/light waterproof jacket depending on the weather.
3. Take a photo of the map on information board at trailheads, Kilcrohane village, top of Goats path by statue, Black Gate etc. You may need to refer to information on the notice board during your walk.
4. As you walk along your way take notice of numbers on the marker posts and check colour code on the post, to check you are continuing on your intended path. If you loose your way you may be able to retrace your steps from the map photo you would have taken, or if you need to phone for help the process is more straight forward.
The Poets well and Dromney loop.
I recommend this as your first trail walk in the area, its moderate and the trail passes the end of the driveway. Suitable for families with children over 10 years.
Guests prefer to start on the trail and return from the lake via public road.
Leaving the driveway at the house take a left at the entrance and continue past a farm yard 200m beyond. Now your on a trail and the public road has ended. Continue over steps by gate in farm road and stepping stones through a shallow stream. Walking through a wooded area and crossing a river on a concrete bridge. Once past the river look for marker posts to the right that send you seawards. You will cross the old horse and cart road to Ahakista, continuing from this crossing through couple of fields. Then leave the trail at a gate by the public road and cross the road. Continue up a narrow public road across from this gate (slightly leftwards). 200m further up the narrow road you will find yourself on a trail at a headland with views of the castle and coast. Continue following marker posts which will lead to Farramanagh lake. The headland ends and you will meet a large boulder causeway at river that flows from the lake. Past the lake meet the public road which brings you back to the house.
This entire trail is 5km (slightly over 3miles). There is a 6.5km option which takes you through the fields from the lake to Kilcrohane village (look for way markers at entrance to house by waters edge).
Black Gate to Dooneen coastal stroll
You would typically drive to the Black Gate which is a large stone house 3 miles West past Kilcrohane village. The trail visits a secluded pier and goes through fields to Dooneen headland. Here there are blow holes within the landscape from effects of the sea. Children will need to be closely supervised on that particular headland. There are also many signs outlining dogs not allowed on trail.
From Dooneen the marker posts bring walkers onto the public by-road which you follow to the main road 1.5km. Taking a left at the cross and continue to your vehicle at the Black Gate.
This is the main meet up spot for swimming, Kayaking and generally spending a couple of hours by the sea. Parking, sheltered waters and in company of others arriving to look at the coastline or take a 'dip', makes this place a good vibes hang out location.
Kilcrohane Pier
This is the main meet up spot for swimming, Kayaking and generally spending a couple of hours by the sea. Parking, sheltered waters and in company of others arriving to look at the coastline or take a 'dip', makes this place a good vibes hang out location.
Ahakista bar is known locally as the 'Tin Pub' due to the unique choice of materials in its original construction. Early 2022 the current owners replaced the original tin roof installed by their grandparents with ‘like for like’ new material. It's a nostalgic traditional pub and a 'rear gem'. The premises has large coastal frontage gardens. It neighbour's Graham Norton on one side and a sandy beach⛱ on the other side. Ideal for refreshments after taking a swim.
Please note, it's simply a pub and not a restaurant, (but you can pay using debit card).
Ahakista Bar
Ahakista bar is known locally as the 'Tin Pub' due to the unique choice of materials in its original construction. Early 2022 the current owners replaced the original tin roof installed by their grandparents with ‘like for like’ new material. It's a nostalgic traditional pub and a 'rear gem'. The premises has large coastal frontage gardens. It neighbour's Graham Norton on one side and a sandy beach⛱ on the other side. Ideal for refreshments after taking a swim.
Please note, it's simply a pub and not a restaurant, (but you can pay using debit card).
Open 10am to 4:30pm, 1st April to 30th September 2022
Garnish Island and gardens is a popular summer outing in the Bantry area. There is a couple of ferry options in Glengarriff. The pier on the Bantry side of the village has departure times alternating with the ferry from The blue pool Marina behind Quills woolen mills store and outdoor Market. One ferry operates hour and half hourly, while the other is quarter past and quarter to the hour. If you park near the pier you can opt to walk to the other location to make best use of your time.
The gardens are both architecturally bespoke with rear selection of species.
Admission (cash only)
Once on the island, an admission fee is payable. This includes entry to Bryce House.
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Holders of the Heritage Card gain free admission.
A separate charge is imposed by boat operators, around €14 return, 15mins journey over 1.5km.
Typical visit to the island is 90mins.
Visiting dogs must remain on leads at all times. Phone enquiry with ferry to 2022; they weren't charging additional for a dog.
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Garinish Island
Open 10am to 4:30pm, 1st April to 30th September 2022
Garnish Island and gardens is a popular summer outing in the Bantry area. There is a couple of ferry options in Glengarriff. The pier on the Bantry side of the village has departure times alternating with the ferry from The blue pool Marina behind Quills woolen mills store and outdoor Market. One ferry operates hour and half hourly, while the other is quarter past and quarter to the hour. If you park near the pier you can opt to walk to the other location to make best use of your time.
The gardens are both architecturally bespoke with rear selection of species.
Admission (cash only)
Once on the island, an admission fee is payable. This includes entry to Bryce House.
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Holders of the Heritage Card gain free admission.
A separate charge is imposed by boat operators, around €14 return, 15mins journey over 1.5km.
Typical visit to the island is 90mins.
Visiting dogs must remain on leads at all times. Phone enquiry with ferry to 2022; they weren't charging additional for a dog.
Whiddy Island is rich in history. The British used the Island as a military look out post and built hill defences to protect themselves from invasion. WWI saw that last upgrading of cannons and firepower.
A ferry runs fairly hourly in the summer months from Bantry pier. When you arrive on the island a trail walk with post markers indicates your route. There is a bar restaurant by the pier and is run by one of the ferry skippers. They are helpful pointing you in the right direction. Along your path you can visit the past National School, and old British military forts. The trail walk of the island is 5km, but adding side routes to visit places of interest its 7.5km. For bike hire contact the Banks bar to book.
Ferry Times June, July, August 2022.
(Ferry from Bantry Pier €7 return).
Mon - Fri
Dept Bantry 9:30am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Dept Whiddy 8:30am, 11am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm, 5:45pm.
Sat
Dept Bantry 9:30am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Dept Whiddy 9am, 10:45am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm, 5:45pm.
Sunday (and Bank Holidays)
Dept Bantry 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Dept Whiddy 11:15am, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:45pm
See ferry website when planning trip for up to date information.
The ferry allow dogs (2022) and walking the public road on the island there wouldn't be an issue with dogs as long as they are on a lead. Avoid taking your dog through trails that go through fields.
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Whiddy Island
Whiddy Island is rich in history. The British used the Island as a military look out post and built hill defences to protect themselves from invasion. WWI saw that last upgrading of cannons and firepower.
A ferry runs fairly hourly in the summer months from Bantry pier. When you arrive on the island a trail walk with post markers indicates your route. There is a bar restaurant by the pier and is run by one of the ferry skippers. They are helpful pointing you in the right direction. Along your path you can visit the past National School, and old British military forts. The trail walk of the island is 5km, but adding side routes to visit places of interest its 7.5km. For bike hire contact the Banks bar to book.
Ferry Times June, July, August 2022.
(Ferry from Bantry Pier €7 return).
Mon - Fri
Dept Bantry 9:30am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Dept Whiddy 8:30am, 11am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm, 5:45pm.
Sat
Dept Bantry 9:30am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Dept Whiddy 9am, 10:45am, 1:45pm, 3:45pm, 5:45pm.
Sunday (and Bank Holidays)
Dept Bantry 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Dept Whiddy 11:15am, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:45pm
See ferry website when planning trip for up to date information.
The ferry allow dogs (2022) and walking the public road on the island there wouldn't be an issue with dogs as long as they are on a lead. Avoid taking your dog through trails that go through fields.
Guided tour €14 adults and €5 children.
Bantry House is the most popular visitor attraction in the Bantry area. The impressive house build in the 1700's has a collection of antique furniture, paintings and tapestries.
Outside the house well-kept gardens are vast and impressive. They include archways and a labyrinth. One could walk the garden for an hour alone.
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班特里屋
Guided tour €14 adults and €5 children.
Bantry House is the most popular visitor attraction in the Bantry area. The impressive house build in the 1700's has a collection of antique furniture, paintings and tapestries.
Outside the house well-kept gardens are vast and impressive. They include archways and a labyrinth. One could walk the garden for an hour alone.
The stone circle is a Unique site to visit. It's from the Neolithic (stone age) period in history. It's believed to have been built as a means of determining the time of the year and an indication of when you start counting the days till planting of crops etc. A bit like a version of 'Stone Hinge'.
From Sheepshead way website -
“This short linear walk starts at Carriganass Castle and travels along surfaced roads until you reach the access path to cross a field. It is an easy walk but mostly uphill.
Turn right, out of the castle grounds and then onto the main road, go right, towards Kealkill village. Watch out for traffic. Take a left, uphill into the village. The walk then takes you further uphill past the church. Follow the markers making a right turn beyond the church and a left turn after 0.5 km. This brings you up a steep hill on a winding road to the Stone Circle entrance which takes you off the road to your left, through a pedestrian gate. Follow the rough track through two fields until you get to the Stone Circle.”
The stone circle is 2km from the castle, (4km return) and is rated as an easy walk.
Kealkill Stone Circle
The stone circle is a Unique site to visit. It's from the Neolithic (stone age) period in history. It's believed to have been built as a means of determining the time of the year and an indication of when you start counting the days till planting of crops etc. A bit like a version of 'Stone Hinge'.
From Sheepshead way website -
“This short linear walk starts at Carriganass Castle and travels along surfaced roads until you reach the access path to cross a field. It is an easy walk but mostly uphill.
Turn right, out of the castle grounds and then onto the main road, go right, towards Kealkill village. Watch out for traffic. Take a left, uphill into the village. The walk then takes you further uphill past the church. Follow the markers making a right turn beyond the church and a left turn after 0.5 km. This brings you up a steep hill on a winding road to the Stone Circle entrance which takes you off the road to your left, through a pedestrian gate. Follow the rough track through two fields until you get to the Stone Circle.”
The stone circle is 2km from the castle, (4km return) and is rated as an easy walk.
Gougane Barra is a peaceful lake with a small island where a church is beset.
It was only in August 2020 I discovered the trails here after visiting the lake twice annually! The trails here are under marketed. There is 1m wide gravelled paths taking visitors through the woods at the far end of the lake. Steeper paths have stone steps beset, and metal frame wood clad suspension bridges making river crossings and reveens passable. I feel visitors would find this attraction is a real 'hidden gem'.
Located between Keakil and Ballingeary, the island monastic settlement was established by St Finbar.
St Finbar went from here to set up his learning centre, which is now the site of University College Cork.
One can visit the church on the island and the monastery cell ruins.
Cronin’s Hotel is adjacent this site and has Cafe and facilities. Eircode: P12 CF67
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Gougane Barra
Gougane Barra is a peaceful lake with a small island where a church is beset.
It was only in August 2020 I discovered the trails here after visiting the lake twice annually! The trails here are under marketed. There is 1m wide gravelled paths taking visitors through the woods at the far end of the lake. Steeper paths have stone steps beset, and metal frame wood clad suspension bridges making river crossings and reveens passable. I feel visitors would find this attraction is a real 'hidden gem'.
Located between Keakil and Ballingeary, the island monastic settlement was established by St Finbar.
St Finbar went from here to set up his learning centre, which is now the site of University College Cork.
One can visit the church on the island and the monastery cell ruins.
Cronin’s Hotel is adjacent this site and has Cafe and facilities. Eircode: P12 CF67
Bamboo Park is an exotic garden with mainly bamboos but also palm trees, tree ferns, and beautiful flowers. Lovely picnic area. Coffee shop with lovely homemade cakes. Dogs welcome and children free! Its adjacent to the sea and has historic archways and steps leading to the water’s edge.
It's part of West Cork Garden trails. There are tours available Friday and Saturdays 10am to 5pm.
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Bamboo Park
Bamboo Park is an exotic garden with mainly bamboos but also palm trees, tree ferns, and beautiful flowers. Lovely picnic area. Coffee shop with lovely homemade cakes. Dogs welcome and children free! Its adjacent to the sea and has historic archways and steps leading to the water’s edge.
It's part of West Cork Garden trails. There are tours available Friday and Saturdays 10am to 5pm.
The Ewe is an arty type garden. Located in Glengarriff, West Cork, Ireland, P75 PY72, along the Kenmare road.
Visit Ireland's only interactive and interpretative sculpture garden in a spectacular waterfall oasis.
"a wonderful combination of nature, art, natural history, literature... & humour"
McKenna guide: Ireland's 100 best places
McKenna guide: "a phantasmagorical landscape of weirdness and brilliance", by Sheena Wood "the finest land artist at work in ireland"
Entrance:
Adults €7.50
Kids €6 (if walking)
Family (2 Adults + 2 Kids) €25
We are open until Sunday September 4th for the 2022 season - except closed on Thursday September 1st
Opening times daily 10am to 6pm
(Last entry 4.30pm)
Sorry no picnics or dogs (except guide dogs)
Buggies not possible due to steep paths.
Allow 1hr journey time from the house (one way).
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The Ewe Experience
The Ewe is an arty type garden. Located in Glengarriff, West Cork, Ireland, P75 PY72, along the Kenmare road.
Visit Ireland's only interactive and interpretative sculpture garden in a spectacular waterfall oasis.
"a wonderful combination of nature, art, natural history, literature... & humour"
McKenna guide: Ireland's 100 best places
McKenna guide: "a phantasmagorical landscape of weirdness and brilliance", by Sheena Wood "the finest land artist at work in ireland"
Entrance:
Adults €7.50
Kids €6 (if walking)
Family (2 Adults + 2 Kids) €25
We are open until Sunday September 4th for the 2022 season - except closed on Thursday September 1st
Opening times daily 10am to 6pm
(Last entry 4.30pm)
Sorry no picnics or dogs (except guide dogs)
Buggies not possible due to steep paths.
Allow 1hr journey time from the house (one way).
Mizen Head is Irelands most Southern point. The visitor centre at Mizen is a Maritime museum along a shore head land trail walk. The first part of the tour is in a modern exhibition centre. Beyond a bridge takes visitors to see an old style signalling and telegraph and weather station with preserved equipment. Audio recordings announce the history on exhibition. There is also plenty signage depicting the history of the Mizen Head lighthouse and the ship's lost at sea in the area.
Open 10am to 6pm (summers), September to May 10:30 to 5pm and weekends 11am to 4pm November to March. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
Eircode P81 NY52. Allow 1hr driving time from the house to this location.
Adults €7.50, children €4.50 and under 5yrs free. Or familys €25.
There is a café and gift shop here also.
While your on the road check out Alter wedge tomb Toormore, and Barleycove; a large sandy beach past Goleen.
Mizen Head Visitor Center
Mizen Head is Irelands most Southern point. The visitor centre at Mizen is a Maritime museum along a shore head land trail walk. The first part of the tour is in a modern exhibition centre. Beyond a bridge takes visitors to see an old style signalling and telegraph and weather station with preserved equipment. Audio recordings announce the history on exhibition. There is also plenty signage depicting the history of the Mizen Head lighthouse and the ship's lost at sea in the area.
Open 10am to 6pm (summers), September to May 10:30 to 5pm and weekends 11am to 4pm November to March. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
Eircode P81 NY52. Allow 1hr driving time from the house to this location.
Adults €7.50, children €4.50 and under 5yrs free. Or familys €25.
There is a café and gift shop here also.
While your on the road check out Alter wedge tomb Toormore, and Barleycove; a large sandy beach past Goleen.
This castle is across the bay from the house. The castle was a local strong hold in 1500's and 1600's owned by a clan cheif.
Dunmanus pier is nearby and waters typically sheltered for swimming.
Dunmanus Castle
This castle is across the bay from the house. The castle was a local strong hold in 1500's and 1600's owned by a clan cheif.
Dunmanus pier is nearby and waters typically sheltered for swimming.
Alter Tomb is 1km from Toormore cross on the Schull side. If you are heading to Mizen Head its only a short trip out of your way. From the house drive to Durrus and take sharp right towards Mizen. At Toormore late a left.
It's accessed close to the main road. it's origins are in Neolithic Era and is thought to be a burial site of a clan chef.
Altar Wedge Tomb
Alter Tomb is 1km from Toormore cross on the Schull side. If you are heading to Mizen Head its only a short trip out of your way. From the house drive to Durrus and take sharp right towards Mizen. At Toormore late a left.
It's accessed close to the main road. it's origins are in Neolithic Era and is thought to be a burial site of a clan chef.
There is a lot of interesting history surrounding the castle in Drimoleague. Built from approx 1540 onwards the castle was sacked by Cromwells General Ireton in 1649. Extensive damage was done to the structure and it was never inhabited after that.
Since 2000 extensive preservation works undertaken and the structure is now in good order and is well worth a visit.
There is an 11km trail walk from the Castle offering expansive sea views from vantage points. However it's categorized as strenuous and the guide time is four hours.
Castledonovan
There is a lot of interesting history surrounding the castle in Drimoleague. Built from approx 1540 onwards the castle was sacked by Cromwells General Ireton in 1649. Extensive damage was done to the structure and it was never inhabited after that.
Since 2000 extensive preservation works undertaken and the structure is now in good order and is well worth a visit.
There is an 11km trail walk from the Castle offering expansive sea views from vantage points. However it's categorized as strenuous and the guide time is four hours.
Lough Bofinna is an inland fishing spot in the Maloch Valley of Bantry.
An attractive, convenient, 25 acre, clear water lake, 3 miles east from Bantry. A unique location, because two roads fringe 75% of the lake’s margin, creating exceptional shore angling facilities. Boats are available if required. An excellent stock of Rainbow Trout and some Brown Trout are present, and the lake is restocked regularly with adult Rainbow Trout to maintain a high stock density, and to give satisfactory angling returns. Occasional Pike, Perch, Eels and Rudd are also present. Successful angling methods include worms with float artificial flies.
Day permit Adult- €15
Boat Hire permits and fishing permits are available from Maxol Service Station, Cork Road, or online from inland fisheries.
Fishing equipment can be purchased in Hurley’s hardware shop Bantry.
Lough Bofinna
Lough Bofinna is an inland fishing spot in the Maloch Valley of Bantry.
An attractive, convenient, 25 acre, clear water lake, 3 miles east from Bantry. A unique location, because two roads fringe 75% of the lake’s margin, creating exceptional shore angling facilities. Boats are available if required. An excellent stock of Rainbow Trout and some Brown Trout are present, and the lake is restocked regularly with adult Rainbow Trout to maintain a high stock density, and to give satisfactory angling returns. Occasional Pike, Perch, Eels and Rudd are also present. Successful angling methods include worms with float artificial flies.
Day permit Adult- €15
Boat Hire permits and fishing permits are available from Maxol Service Station, Cork Road, or online from inland fisheries.
Fishing equipment can be purchased in Hurley’s hardware shop Bantry.
This is an ancient Irish woods with gravelly paths along loop walks that can take you from a couple km strip to 5km or even 10km.
Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve covers some 300ha, with the dominant habitats being old oak woodland and young woodland which is regenerating in areas which have been cleared of non-native conifers over the last few years. The woods form one of the best examples of oceanic sessile oak woodland in Ireland, being rated at least as important as the Killarney oakwoods. The Nature Reserve is part of the much larger Glengarriff Harbour & Woodlands Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Visit a high viewing point along the trails known as 'Lady Bantry's View'.
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Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve
This is an ancient Irish woods with gravelly paths along loop walks that can take you from a couple km strip to 5km or even 10km.
Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve covers some 300ha, with the dominant habitats being old oak woodland and young woodland which is regenerating in areas which have been cleared of non-native conifers over the last few years. The woods form one of the best examples of oceanic sessile oak woodland in Ireland, being rated at least as important as the Killarney oakwoods. The Nature Reserve is part of the much larger Glengarriff Harbour & Woodlands Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Visit a high viewing point along the trails known as 'Lady Bantry's View'.
Barley Cove is a large sandy Beach in Goleen area. Ideal to visit on the same trip as Alter Tomb. Its also on the way to the Mizen centre.
Barley Cove has a public carpark and is a very large Beach with plenty Atlantic Ocean waves. it's a Blue Flag Beach marshalled by life guards.
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Barleycove
Barley Cove is a large sandy Beach in Goleen area. Ideal to visit on the same trip as Alter Tomb. Its also on the way to the Mizen centre.
Barley Cove has a public carpark and is a very large Beach with plenty Atlantic Ocean waves. it's a Blue Flag Beach marshalled by life guards.
A popular destination for golfers. Set on 170 acres on the shores of Bantry Bay.
Visitors need to book a day or more before arriving to play. On-line booking available from their website.
They are open 8am to 8:30pm (summer 2022).
If you have Golf Ireland membership they charge €45 to play 18 holes (3.5Hrs), or €60 without such.
Hire of clubs etc €20. Drive caddy vehicles also available for hire.
Dress code – soft stud golf shoes and proper golf attire (no jeans).
Eircode: P75 DT68
Tel: 207 50579.
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Bantry Bay Golf Club(Club Gailf Bhá Bheanntraí)
A popular destination for golfers. Set on 170 acres on the shores of Bantry Bay.
Visitors need to book a day or more before arriving to play. On-line booking available from their website.
They are open 8am to 8:30pm (summer 2022).
If you have Golf Ireland membership they charge €45 to play 18 holes (3.5Hrs), or €60 without such.
Hire of clubs etc €20. Drive caddy vehicles also available for hire.
Dress code – soft stud golf shoes and proper golf attire (no jeans).
Eircode: P75 DT68
Tel: 207 50579.
Bantry Bay Boat Hire
Bantry Bay Boat Hire operate from Bantry pontoon by the second pier beside Supervalu. There services to water activities are extensive and suited to visitors to the area.
A group can hire an open boat with outboard engine. There is option to add hire of a fishing bucket with lines to 'catch your supper'. Mackeral will be plentiful July and August but typically there is always pollock about.
1Hr €65 for two adults and three children, or four adults.
Kayak hire available (double and single options) and there is a route around Whiddy Island returning to Bantry pontoon.
Kayak 1hr €15-€25. 2hrs €30-€50, 3hrs €45-€75, 4hrs €60-€100.
Kayak tours also available, with sunset tours gaining popularity.
Sea Safaris for two hours available taking guests on almost 25km of sea journey to explore more extensive Bantry Bay area, this takes guests to areas they hope to see dolfins. €50 per person, minimum age 10yrs.
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Bantry Bay Boat Hire
Bantry Bay Boat Hire
Bantry Bay Boat Hire operate from Bantry pontoon by the second pier beside Supervalu. There services to water activities are extensive and suited to visitors to the area.
A group can hire an open boat with outboard engine. There is option to add hire of a fishing bucket with lines to 'catch your supper'. Mackeral will be plentiful July and August but typically there is always pollock about.
1Hr €65 for two adults and three children, or four adults.
Kayak hire available (double and single options) and there is a route around Whiddy Island returning to Bantry pontoon.
Kayak 1hr €15-€25. 2hrs €30-€50, 3hrs €45-€75, 4hrs €60-€100.
Kayak tours also available, with sunset tours gaining popularity.
Sea Safaris for two hours available taking guests on almost 25km of sea journey to explore more extensive Bantry Bay area, this takes guests to areas they hope to see dolfins. €50 per person, minimum age 10yrs.
Beyond Glengarriff on the Kenmare road, great scenery may be observed on the Kenmare road towards the tunnels (which you drive through) to cross the Kerry border. Another couple of miles you will arrive at this traditional visitor attraction. Plenty parking and great view over Druids Glen. The visitor center has tea rooms with plenty old style memorabilia on display. A great location for old style 📸. Eircode V93 HY26.
If you continue to Kenmare you have reached a total distance of 16miles from Bantry. Tom Crean restraurant Kenmare Eircode: V93 KDX0.
There is an option traveling via Priests Leap to Comohala (near Ballylickey) and then onto Bantry on your return trip. Or Top Of Coom which they claim is the highest pub in Ireland (Eircode: V93 EW90) to Balingeary and onto Keakil towards Bantry. This second option leaves opportunity to visit Gougane Barra a few miles past Balingeary on the Bantry side (Eircode: P12 CF67).
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莫莉·蓋利文遊客中心
Beyond Glengarriff on the Kenmare road, great scenery may be observed on the Kenmare road towards the tunnels (which you drive through) to cross the Kerry border. Another couple of miles you will arrive at this traditional visitor attraction. Plenty parking and great view over Druids Glen. The visitor center has tea rooms with plenty old style memorabilia on display. A great location for old style 📸. Eircode V93 HY26.
If you continue to Kenmare you have reached a total distance of 16miles from Bantry. Tom Crean restraurant Kenmare Eircode: V93 KDX0.
There is an option traveling via Priests Leap to Comohala (near Ballylickey) and then onto Bantry on your return trip. Or Top Of Coom which they claim is the highest pub in Ireland (Eircode: V93 EW90) to Balingeary and onto Keakil towards Bantry. This second option leaves opportunity to visit Gougane Barra a few miles past Balingeary on the Bantry side (Eircode: P12 CF67).
Food Scene
Great food and hospitality. Catering for all size groups and requirements.
They operate a Cafe for day time service.
Sunday lunch is a big attraction; complemented as great diners.
Open for evening dinners Wednesday to Saturday summer 2022.
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The old creamery
Great food and hospitality. Catering for all size groups and requirements.
They operate a Cafe for day time service.
Sunday lunch is a big attraction; complemented as great diners.
Open for evening dinners Wednesday to Saturday summer 2022.
Evening menu available here 7 days summer time. Gardens and outdoor dining. Good selection.
Bridge View House Restaurant also B&B
Evening menu available here 7 days summer time. Gardens and outdoor dining. Good selection.
Earn your well deserved cup of Tea after the lighthouse loop walk. Fresh Bakery with scones and apple tart available.
Bernie's Cupan Tae Sheep's Head
Earn your well deserved cup of Tea after the lighthouse loop walk. Fresh Bakery with scones and apple tart available.
Arundel's is situated with spectacular coastal inlet views. There is restraurant seating downstairs, upstairs and also outdoor tables. Some people decide to simply sit on the road side wall across the main road where serving staff will bring your orders.
There's a great vibe and it's a popular hang out for the family particularly in sunny weather. There is a large car park to the side of the premises.
The pier nearby is mainly used by commercial local fishermen. Some people swim from here but the most popular 🏊♂️ spot is further West just past the Ahakista bar.
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Arundels By The Pier
Arundel's is situated with spectacular coastal inlet views. There is restraurant seating downstairs, upstairs and also outdoor tables. Some people decide to simply sit on the road side wall across the main road where serving staff will bring your orders.
There's a great vibe and it's a popular hang out for the family particularly in sunny weather. There is a large car park to the side of the premises.
The pier nearby is mainly used by commercial local fishermen. Some people swim from here but the most popular 🏊♂️ spot is further West just past the Ahakista bar.
城市觀光建議
周邊交通資訊
Day trip to Bantry area attractions
Morning visit Bantry House and Gardens.
Late morning take ferry to Whiddy Island and take a trail walk to hill top Fort.
If still time permitting, travel via Loch Bofin East of Bantry where 75% of a large lake converg on the roads. Best to avoid parking here as all day fishers occupy available spaces.
Continue to Castle Donavan castle and observe the history signs at this medieval structure.
Traveling via nearby Dromlegue there is a centra supermarket should you require grocery shopping (and ATM). Continue towards the house along the main Bantry road towards Durrus Cross.
周邊交通資訊
Glengarriff And Kenmare
The journey to Glengarriff goes through Bantry.
As you approach Glengarriff you may visit Bamboo park part of West Cork garden trails. There are a couple of ferry options for visiting Garnish Island, renowned for their exotic gardens.
Further along the Kenmare road is Glengarriff woods, walking trails suitable for dogs.
A few miles further is the Ewe Experience a garden of art work.
The day trip takes you through Tunnels and you can stop at Druids Glen before continuing to Kenmare.
On the return you may pass Top of Coom bar, continue to Ballingeary and visit Gouane Barra lake and church.
周邊交通資訊
Day Trip to Mizen Head
Mizen Head is at the end of the Dunmanus pensulia which the property views across the bay.
Drive to Durrus and follow signs to Toormore and Goleen. You could visit Alter Tomb a megalithic structure near the main road. Onwards toward Goleen. Stopping off at a large sandy beach Barley Cove which has a large car park.
After your swim continue to Mizen Head visitors centre and experience the Maritime Museum and bridge to the Old Signaling Station.
Return along the North side of the peninsula which looks back at the 🏠. Drive past Dunmanus castle and park at Dunmanus pier to observe the area.
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Keakil and Gougane Barra
If you would like to shorten a trip cutting out trip to Kenmare you may do more walking and keep your day trip more localised. Turn off for Keakil at Ballylickey Bridge after Bantry. Large car park at Carraglas castle, view this site before walking 2Km to the stone circle.
Driving onwards towards Ballingeary and turn off at Gougane Barra which is signposted; there is a biblical statue at the cross.
Visit the church on the small island on the lake across a bridge path.
Cronins Hotel adjacent cater for meals and Cafe requirements.
風俗和文化
ATM 💸
Bring Cash to Kilcrohane! The local shop and the two pubs only accept cash. No credit or debit cards or tapping with your phone. The two restaurants however do accept card payment.
You simply need a little hard currency for small grocery items locally and socializing.
ATM located at the following locations:
Ailied Irish Bank (AIB) on the main square in Bantry ATM accesses from footpath (24hr access).
Dromlegue Centra in store which closes 9pm.
Dunmanway AIB on the Bantry end of the town by the main road.
Circle K Dunmanway in store closes 10pm.