The Tiny Feet Fairy garden was opened in Masseytown, Macroom on the 1st September 2018. It was set up by Macroom Tidy Towns with the support of Cork County Council. The garden is situated on an acre of ground beside the River Sullane and is lovingly tended by volunteers which in turn makes it such …
Glanaclohy Walk to the House of George the Sky, Drimoleague
This walk is one for when you really want a sense of space and to be able feel as though you are getting far, far off the beaten track. It is quite steep and hard going in places and perhaps a walk that is suited to families with older children who are able for quite …
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Deelish Cascades Walk, Drimoleague
The Deelish Cascades Walk is a linear riverside walk which is one of the trails in the Drimoleague Heritage Walkways system. The walk is a gentle ramble of just over 3km (6km if you come back the same way) and takes about 3 hours. The walk starts near Castledonovan Castle (you will find a small …
Mount Gabriel, Schull
Mount Gabriel (Cnoc Osta) has such a distinctive summit with its two Radar Domes at its summit, that it is easily recognizable from many locations within West Cork. On our travels, we have seen it from so many different vantage points (from day trips to Ballyrisode Beach to travelling back from Skibbereen towards Ballydehob) that …
Kilbrittain Trails – The Fin Whale and Castle Walk
This post has more photos than usual as it combines a few things we did in one go in the lovely little town of Kilbrittain. Kilbrittain is only about 5 miles out of Bandon and has some beautiful walks and amenities to its credit. There are 4 official walks around Kilbrittain known as the Kilbrittain …
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Glengarriff Woods – Lady Bantry’s Lookout
The Glengarriff Nature Reserve is home to over 300 hectares of oak woodland and is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year. Each season shows a different aspect of the woods and it is equally as beautiful to visit in the first flush of spring as it is during the colourful palette …
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Glengarriff Woods – Big Meadow Walk
The Glengarriff Nature Reserve is home to over 300 hectares of oak woodland and is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year. Each season shows a different aspect of the woods and it is equally as beautiful to visit in the first flush of spring as it is during the colourful palette …
Glengarriff Woods – Waterfall Walk
The Glengarriff Nature Reserve is home to over 300 hectares of oak woodland and is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year. Each season shows a different aspect of the woods and it is equally as beautiful to visit in the first flush of spring as it is during the colourful palette …
Glengarriff Woods – Riverside Walk
The Glengarriff Nature Reserve is home to over 300 hectares of oak woodland and is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year. Each season shows a different aspect of the woods and it is equally as beautiful to visit in the first flush of spring as it is during the colourful palette …
Spirit of Love, Bantry
This statue has to be my favourite throughout all of West Cork. It is called 'Spirit of Love' and was installed in 2006. It is situated at the foot of the graveyard, the Abbey, overlooking the scenic inner harbour, as you come into Bantry town on the N71, Cork side. Spirit of Love, Bantry Spirit …
West Cork with Kids 