Aga's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The most photogenic church on a lake. Perfect for hillwalking with many signposted trails.
45 locals recommend
Gougane Barra
The most photogenic church on a lake. Perfect for hillwalking with many signposted trails.
Lough Allua
One of the most beatiful lakes in Cork, great for kayaking, fishing and picnicking.
The Gearagh
Beatifull walk in a nature reserve, perfect for birdwatching.
Friendly little village with a great chipper, interesting history and great example of a rare Clapper bridge (signposted).
Ballingeary
Friendly little village with a great chipper, interesting history and great example of a rare Clapper bridge (signposted).
Scenic drive and breathtaking scenery, alternative route from Bantry to Kenmare.
11 locals recommend
Priest's Leap
Scenic drive and breathtaking scenery, alternative route from Bantry to Kenmare.
Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve
woodland walks and great views
Glengarriff Blue Pool
Nice woodland walk with seaviews, popular with swimmers
Marine nature reserve with scenic views, woodland walk and famous luminescent night kayaking venue.
66 locals recommend
Lough Hyne
Marine nature reserve with scenic views, woodland walk and famous luminescent night kayaking venue.
Bantry House
Beatiful house and gardens with a tearoom overlooking Bantry Bay
Swimming
Tragumna
Fantastic little beach, perfect for snorkelling.
lovely beach, great for long walks along the dunes, popular with surfers.
7 locals recommend
Owenahincha
lovely beach, great for long walks along the dunes, popular with surfers.
Barlogue Pier
fantastic hidden gem, lovely little pier great for swimming and snorkeling.
Food Scene
Restaurants, pubs, nature reserve and boats to Garnish Island, perfect day out.
45 locals recommend
Glengarriff
Restaurants, pubs, nature reserve and boats to Garnish Island, perfect day out.
Great pizzas with indoor or outdoor dining, lovely shop with local specials.
Toons Bridge Dairy & The Real Olive Company Pizzeria/Shop
Great pizzas with indoor or outdoor dining, lovely shop with local specials.
Coastal town with restaurants, gift shops, seaside walk and Bantry House & Garden
48 locals recommend
Bantry
Coastal town with restaurants, gift shops, seaside walk and Bantry House & Garden
Scenic village with a few dining options and boats to Sherkin and Cape Clear Islands.
39 locals recommend
Baltimore
Scenic village with a few dining options and boats to Sherkin and Cape Clear Islands.
Small village with a shop, hotel and restaurant serving bar food. Lovely short walk and picnic area by the river called " River Island". Nice spot for fishing.
Inchigeelagh
Small village with a shop, hotel and restaurant serving bar food. Lovely short walk and picnic area by the river called " River Island". Nice spot for fishing.
Kinsale
Pretty seaside town, with many tourist attractions, cafes and restaurants