Top Things to do in County Cork
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The 5 Best Historic Walking Areas in County Cork, Province of Munster
Discover the best top things to do in County Cork, Ireland including Sheep's Head Peninsula, Carrigfadda Hill Walk, Barnane Walk, Ballycotton Cliff Walk, Allihies Copper Mine Trail.
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1. Sheep's Head Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 509 reviews
Reviewed By 223aineb
This was a walkers paradise. It was worth the long drive on the narrow road to the end of the peninsula. Some short walks as well as more challenging for the avid walker.
2. Carrigfadda Hill Walk
3. Barnane Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Theeye01
Barnane is a lovely local amenity in fermoy. Grand for a short stroll by the river or you can do a circuit which takes around an hour and a quarter or so. You can head west up the quay in Fermoy and walk as far as you wish with the lovely Blackwater river on your right or you can head out Duntaheen Rd and just before Glenabo bridge hop over the gap in the wall on the right just before the bend before the bridge and follow the path through the woods initially and then the fields with the river on your left which will bring you back into Fermoy. Not for the faint hearted as a bit downhill from Glenabo or uphill if taking the opposite route up from the quay in Fermoy and a stick is advised to beat back the briars and nettles as its a bit narrow for a spell. Nice to see the peaceful Blackwater meander towards Fermoy, take in the fresh air, green fields and occasional heron, buzzard or kingfisher on the lookout for their supper. It's worth mentioning that during the fine weather months, there is a wheelchair accessible motor boat suitable for 6/7 people which goes from the Fermoy end of Barnane up the river to just beyond Ml Flatley's Castlehyde Mansion. The ancestral home of Ireland first president Douglas Hyde. Very reasonable and enjoyable. By boat or on foot, this is a great amenity and worth a look for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
4. Ballycotton Cliff Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 544 reviews
Lovely walk suitable for all ages. (Children must be accompanied and not suitable for buggies)
Reviewed By 942bob - Montebello, United States
I was working in Cork City all week, and desperately needed the quiet and solitude of this place. My only suggestion is that when you arrive, don't park in the little village like I did. Keep on driving until the road stops. Don't even think of parking until you see a very large lifeboat on display. When you finish your walk, there's a nice little hotel restaurant where I had a pint of beer and a nice lunch.
5. Allihies Copper Mine Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Around Allihies, Beara, Co. Cork lies a post-industrial landscape resulting from the 19th century copper-mining industry, as well as a stunning natural area with abundant flora and fauna. This walking trail in Allihies takes in six of the seven mine sites as well as breathtaking views.
