NO WALK-UPS ON THE DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED DUE TO NUMBER RESTRICTIONS! A & B Walks - €35 per walk or €60 for both purchased together
Departing from Bantry Community Tourist Office at 10am Sharp! Whiddy - €20 per walk (includes Ferry)
All walks depart from Bantry Community Tourist Office on Wolfe Tone Square. Saturday A Walk - Gougane Barra
Starting at the church in Gougane Barra we hike along the
Beara/Brefini Way as far as Lough Fada. We hike to Conigar mountain 566 m. with panoramic views over Bantry Bay, West Cork and close by the Borlin Valley and Cnoc Bui. From Conigar we loop around to Bealisk Mt 537 m. before descending to the forest track in Gougane Valley and back to the Church
Difficulty: Moderate to high level of fitness. Duration: 4.5 to 5 hrs. Equipment: hiking boots and rain gear essential. Sunday B Walk - Poet’s Way - Sheep’s Head
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Whiddy Island Walk - Saturday and Sunday
Take a boat trip out to one of West Cork’s islands! On Whiddy, we’ll explore historical sites from the ruin of O’Sullivan Bere’s castle, to deserted English gun batteries, and a World War One seaplane base, on an absorbing and informative tour. The walk encompasses a variety of terrains from soft fields to rocky beaches and appropriate footwear is required to prevent discomfort. The island, which currently has a population of around 20 people during the winter months, is about 5.6km long and 2.4km wide, and the walk takes about 3 hrs in total. Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes if the weather takes a turn and you wish to remain on the island after the walk! The cost of this walk includes ferry transfers to and from the island, courtesy of Whiddy Island Ferries.
