Activities and things to do on Beara
There is a wide range of activities for you to do on Beara, such as Diving, fishing, walking, bird and dolphin watching, and whales, swimming both in the sea and lakes. Or perhaps you would like to do an archaelogical tour. Listed below are some of the people here to help you get the most out of your holiday on the Beara Peninsula. You could try a workshop for instance, in creative writing, painting, photography, river boat cruises, canoing, sea safari, view the lighthouses of Bantry Bay
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There are also workshops on the Beara Peninsula, including knitwear, photography, painting, writing and basket making. Courses are run at such places as Anam Cara Artist's and Writer's Retreat Centre, The Millcove, John Eagle Photography.
For more information on Workshops please click here |
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Dzogchen Beara Tibetan Bhuddist Retreat Centre
On the road to Allihies from Castletownbere
www.dzogchenbeara.org |
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Mountain Yoga
Relax, stretch, rejuvenate and find your inner stillness.
Beginners 6 week course starting:
Tues 25th Sept. Castletownbere: 7pm - 8.15
Weds 26th Sept. Ardgroom 11am -12.15
No experience needed. Suitable for all levels of fitness and ability.
Classes are based on traditional Hatha Yoga & include limbering, strengthening postures, breathing techniques & deep relaxation
6 weeks for €50 (or €30 concessions) - Pre-booking essential
Tel: Mo on 027 74976 or text 087 262 0570 |
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Bantry Bay Boat Trips
Go with John Eagle (author of 2 books on lighthouses) on a high speed boat trip round Bantry Bay visiting the lighthouses up close and personal. Pass through the tunnel in the Bull Rock (left) and see the ruin of the old Calf Rock (right) Sheep's Head, Roancarrig, Ardnakinna, Piper Rocks, Garranes Bhuddist Retreat, Neil Jordan's Beara home. Takes about 5 hours and happens on the Bank Holiday Saturday of May, June and August. Special trips available.
To book online or view more details please click here |
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The Caha Mountains form the backbone of the Beara Peninsula in which there are five spectacular valleys, each meandering in passing wonderfully spectacular scenery the like not found anywhere else in Ireland. Hartnett Coaches has teemed up with local photographer John Eagle to take you on tours that go deep into these valleys, to view the, awesome mountain slopes, shimmering lakes and spectacular waterfalls. Starting in Kenmare, picking you up from your place of stay and returning you there in the evening |
The Beara Valley Tour with John Eagle who has made more postcards of the Beara Peninsula than anyone else
Click here to come on the tour |
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The Berehaven Golf Club & Amenity Park
Scenic Golf Club, Green Fees Welcome, Club Hire, Tennis Courts, Crazy Golf, Sauna, Caravan Park, Bar and Restaurant
(027) 70700
www.berehavengolf.com |
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Offshore fishing with Eamonn Orpen
www.irelandseafishing.com |
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Beara Diving
based in Killmackillogue Harbour with a shop in The Square, Castletownbere phone: 027 71682 (May-September) mobile: 087 993793
www.bearadiving.com |
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Bantry Bay Canoes
Opening hours
10.00 - 5.00
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
www.seakayakingwestcork.com/ |
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Mountains to climb. Hungry Hill is the highest mountain on the peninsula. Second highest is Maulin, both close to Castletownbere. Look for signs east of town directing you to the mountain |
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Sarah Walker Gallery
Visit the gallery on the waterfront at the far west end of The Pier, Castletownbere, Co Cork.
Open Mon to Sat 11 to 6, June through September and Easter holidays or by appointment.
Open most weekdays October through May.
tel. 027 70387 or 086 8902338
e:sarahwalker@eircom.net www.sarahwalker.ie |
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Sports Hall, ideal for those wet days, here you can play tennis, indoor football, it is behind the Community School |
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Castletownbere Playground
West End, beside Garda Station |
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Fair Day is the first Thursday of every month in Castletownbere, where you can buy carpets, plants for the garden, machine tools etc |
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Bere Island |
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Take a ferry trip to the island, either from Castletownbere with Colm Harrington or from the Pontoon with Patrick Murphy. On the way over you will lots of maritime things of interest like a wreck, lighthouse, buoys, and being on the water will give you a new perspective of Berehaven |
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Garnish |
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Garnish has some great sandy beaches. Take the road from Castletownbere to Dursey, you come to a sharp left bend and shortly after take the turn to the right and you will find the beaches waiting for you to enjoy |
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Allihies |
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Walking. There are several great walks to be had in the Allihies area. You can take the Beara Way up the Mines Road and view the village from on high, and see the remains of the old mines. There is a lovely coastal walk to Garnish. You can also go up Gour where the radio masts are for a grand view of the area |
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Cluin Dive School
email
www.cluin.com
087 7420443 |
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Eyeries |
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Anam Cara Writer's & Artist's Retreat
027 74441
www.anamcararetreat.com |
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Inches House & Boat Angling Centre
027 74494
www.irelandseaangling.com |
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Fancy a spot of gardening? Well check out the page click here |
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Adrigole |
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West Cork Sailing
027 60132
www.westcorksailing.com |
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Contact : Phone 353 (0) 27 60234 -
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Voted one of Ireland's best Craft shops
by the Crafts Council of Ireland |
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Star Outdoors Accommodation & Adventure Centre
Dauros
Kenmare
Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 664 1222
Fax: 064 664 1466
www.staroutdoors.ie |
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Fly Fishing
Mary & Sean,
The Lake House, Cloonee Lakes
www.clooneelakehouse.com
064 6684205 |
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Gleninchaquin Park
Award Winning Park 12km from Kenmare on Castletownbere Rd. Farming, Heritage, Art, Open Countryside, Peace & Quiet
064 6684235
email:
www.gleninchaquin.com |
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Lauragh |
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The Gallery
Contemporary Arts.and Crafts
064 6683976
www.thebearagallery.com
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Kenmare |
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Dromquinna Stables & Stud, Sneem Rd, Templenoe, Kenmare
064 6641043 |
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A walk through 5000 years of History
Bonane Heritage Park
http://www.bonaneheritagepark.com/ |
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Glengarriff |
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Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Kenmare Road
027 63840
email
www.theewe.com |
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The Glengarriff Golf Club
Founded in 1934, 9 holes, par 33
Visiting golfers, societies & groups welcome
027 63150 |
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Bonane |
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Molly Gallivan's
Cottage & Traditional Farm
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