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Posted on August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

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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Posted on July 29, 2020August 1, 2020

Deelish Cascades Walk, Drimoleague

The Brook poem by Tennyson at the start of Deelish Cascades walk

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 …

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Posted on July 16, 2020August 1, 2020

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 …

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Posted on March 20, 2020August 1, 2020

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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Posted on March 14, 2020March 31, 2020

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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Posted on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

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 …

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Posted on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

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 …

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Posted on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

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 …

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Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

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 …

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Posted on March 5, 2020

Clifftop Walk from Owenahincha to Warren Strand

Today was such an incredibly beautiful autumn day with clear skies and warm sunshine, that it just begged to be spent outdoors. We thought we were going to do a woodland walk and take in some of the beautiful autumn colours but instead found ourselves on a beach. The entire clifftop walk is safely fenced …

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