Places to See and Visit

Ruin of Massmount Church, numerous archeological sites, standing stones & wedge graves to be found here.

We have four lovely pubs The Sugarloaf, Thadys, Murphy’s and The Glenbrook, where you can have a pint, meet the locals, and enjoy the craic!

Walk The Sullivan mile, a shoreline walk dedicated to the five Sullivan brothers who perished during the second world war, while serving with the US navy when their ship was torpedoed. Their ancestral home was in Trafrask Adrigole. This walk was officially opened in August 2003, and was honoured by the visit of the USS The Sullivans to Bantry Bay.

Hungry Hill The highest of The Caha Mountains has the tallest waterfall in Ireland which is called “The Mares Tail”

West Cork Sailing Centre 2 Miles where you can avail of Kayak rental, sailing courses & much much more!! Something here for everyone!!

The famous Adrigole Arts, Rockfield Pottery, Dons Mountain Cabin at the Top of The Healy Pass, & Driftwood Crafts are all nearby for those special souvenirs,

• 8 miles from Glengarriff,
• 10 miles from Castletownbere,
• 18 miles from Bantry,
• 20 miles from Kenmare
• 1/2 mile from Beach,
• 2 miles from West Cork Sailing Centre,
• 2 Miles to Mossies Restaurant which was awarded The Bridgestone award of excellence in 2005. This is a beautiful restaurant in a fantastic setting & location.
• Baby sitting service available (Payable locally)
• Paulines montessori playschool & creche 2 miles away contact 027 60144.
• 9 Hole Golf Courses Glengarriff 8 miles, & Berehaven Park 8 miles.
• 18 Hole Golf course near Bantry 15 miles.
• Fishing 2 miles

Glengarriff (8 miles) 9 hole Golf Course, Boating Trips to The Beautiful Italian Gardens on Garnish Island, with a close up view of The Seals & Pups on Seal Island. Purpose built Children’s Playground. Visit The Bamboo Park. Woodland Trails & walks in Glengarriff Woods, many fine Restaurants & lively pubs with live entertainment & Traditional Nights for a great night out.
Pamper yourself or loved one to the many treatments available at Glen Beauty Salon, & next door at Sharon’s Hair Salon. (Both newly opened in 2006)

Castletownbere (10 miles) is the largest white fishing port in Ireland where you will also find many great eating Houses & Restaurants (fresh fish a speciality) & lively pubs with Traditional Music nights for a great night out. Home of Dunboy Castle, and Puxley Mansion which was the Residence of The Famous O Sullivan Bere Clan. & start of the Beara Breifne Greenway which traces the epic march of O'Suilleabhain Beara in 1603, from The Beara Peninsula, West Cork to Breifne in Leitrim. Visit Millcove Art Gallery, The Call Of The Sea Maritime Museum, Sea Angling & Sightseeing Trips, Berehaven Park 9 Hole Golf Course. Garranes Tibetan Retreat Centre is situated between Castletownbere & Allihies. Bike Hire. The famous McCarthy’s Bar (as featured in Pete McCarthy’s Book) is found at The Square
Take the short ferry route for a fantastic day out on Bere Island, see the sights, enjoy the scenery, explore the Island & dine in "The Lookout" Restaurant. You can take your car or bike on the ferry.
 

Visit Dursey Island for a truly wonderful experience by cable car, a haven for bird watchers and walkers alike. Serviced by Irelands only cable car.
 

Visit Eyeries known as Ireland’s most colorful village.
Great sandy beaches to be found in Garnish and Allihies.


Bantry (18 miles)
This is a quaint market Town, home of the Famous Bantry House & Gardens. Championship 18 Hole Golf Course, (Designed by Christy O Connor Jnr.)
Swimming Pool at The Westlodge Hotel. 3 Screen Cinema, Ferry to Whiddy Island. Children’s Playground.