The Mealagh Woods Loop is another beautiful amenity right on our doorstep and a wonderful 3.2km looped trail on which to stretch the legs. The Mealagh Woods Loop is a great place to get back to nature and get a dose of fresh country air. The trail crosses the Mealagh River and also has the …
Dunboy Woods, The Bullig Loop
The Bullig Bay Loop in the Dunboy Woods just outside of Castletownbere is a lovely walk to do with kids. The full loop is almost 5km, but we have enjoyed doing this as a ‘there and back’ along the same trail to keep close to the water and to enjoy the water views both ways. …
Gougane Barra Forest Park
Just beyond Gougane Barra St Finbarr’s Oratory, there is a little road that leads to the Gougane Barra Forest Park. Crossing a wooden bridge along the Sli na Laoi trail that follows the infant River Lee on its journey towards the Gougane Barra lake. The Gougane Barra Forest Park will suit all capabilities in that, …
Gougane Barra St Finbarr’s Oratory
Gougane Barra is such a picturesque place that it should be visited in all seasons to appreciate it in all its grandeur. There is something magnificent about the lake on a summer’s day when the water sparkles framed by the wall of mountains and equally there is something so alluring about visiting Gougane Barra when …
National Tree Week 2024
In celebration of National Tree Week 2024, Cork County Council is offering a number of native trees to schools, community groups and organisations. National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland and will take place this year from March 3rd to 10th. The trees this year will be available on first-come first-served …
West Cork with Kids 