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‘West Cork’s Hidden Gem’

December 30, 2014 by Dunmanus

West Cork's Hidden Gem Sheep's Head Wild Atlantic Way Cork
 

Sheep’s Head Way named as West Cork’s Hidden Gem

The Irish Examiner featured the Sheep’s Head Way in its travel coverage over Christmas and declared the Sheep’s Head peninsula to be one of West Cork’s hidden gems.

There are fantastic mentions for Carbery Sailing, Bantry House, Dromcloc B&B, The Fish Kitchen, and Charlie McCarthy of Hillside Walks.

Check out the Examiner’s article to get a flavour of what it’s like to spend time on the Sheep’s Head Way!

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Bantry House B&B

The Sheep’s Head is a peninsula rich in history and you’ll find traces of its past all along the Sheep’s Head Way walking route.

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Darren's Kayaks West Cork

Darren’s Kayaks

Kayak on the peaceful and sheltered waters of West Cork’s Dunmanus Bay with Darren’s Kayaks and explore the scenic coastline of the stunning Sheep’s Head peninsula Whether you want a relaxing paddle taking in the scenery and wildlife of the beautiful Sheep’s Head coastline or a fast-paced fun ‘Pier to Mannion Island’ time trial, we […]

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The Maritime Hotel Bantry

Maritime Hotel

The Maritime Hotel is set on Bantry Bay amid the rugged Mizen, Sheep’s Head and Beara peninsulas The stylish Bantry hotel offers spectacular views across the bay from the historic town. You’ll be in easy reach of Bantry House, the Sheep’s Head Way walking route, and the coves and beaches that make West Cork such […]

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This project has been supported by Cork County Council & the LEADER programme under the Rural Development Programmes 2007-13 and 2017-2021.
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