Things to do in West Cork
Sightseeing
The ferry leaves for both Sherkin and Cape Clear islands from Baltimore.
Whale watching can be booked in Baltimore. ( you need to prebook in peak season)
You can take a tour around the castle in Baltimore. You could need to check opening times as it varies.
Rugged walk up to the Beacon ( not recommended for families with small children)
There is a pizzeria overlooking the harbour that has very nice pizzas.
39 locals recommend
Baltimore
The ferry leaves for both Sherkin and Cape Clear islands from Baltimore.
Whale watching can be booked in Baltimore. ( you need to prebook in peak season)
You can take a tour around the castle in Baltimore. You could need to check opening times as it varies.
Rugged walk up to the Beacon ( not recommended for families with small children)
There is a pizzeria overlooking the harbour that has very nice pizzas.
You can visit Drombeg Stone circle.
Enjoy a meal overlooking Glandore harbour and look over to Union Hall.
31 locals recommend
Glandore
You can visit Drombeg Stone circle.
Enjoy a meal overlooking Glandore harbour and look over to Union Hall.
Skibbereen Heritage Centre
Famine Memorial
Mizen Head
An hours drive from our home, passing through lovely towns on the way
This drive starts about 45 minutes from our home passing through some lovely towns on the way and ending up in Bantry
11 locals recommend
The Sheep's Head Way HQ
This drive starts about 45 minutes from our home passing through some lovely towns on the way and ending up in Bantry
Pretty little village about 20 minutes from our home.
The hotel has a swimming pool and I think in peak season kayaks can be hired on the lake
23 locals recommend
Rosscarbery
Pretty little village about 20 minutes from our home.
The hotel has a swimming pool and I think in peak season kayaks can be hired on the lake
Model Railway village in Clonakilty.
Kids would enjoy the trip around the town on the Choo Choo train
45 locals recommend
West Cork Model Railway Village
Inchydoney RoadModel Railway village in Clonakilty.
Kids would enjoy the trip around the town on the Choo Choo train
One of the larger beaches in West Cork. I do not think it has a life guard on duty though. There is a lovely hotel here and you could enjoy a nice walk along the beach
44 locals recommend
Inchydoney Beach
One of the larger beaches in West Cork. I do not think it has a life guard on duty though. There is a lovely hotel here and you could enjoy a nice walk along the beach
Lovely castle overlooking the harbour that has a coffee shop. About 6 KM from our home along the coast
9 locals recommend
Castletownshend
Lovely castle overlooking the harbour that has a coffee shop. About 6 KM from our home along the coast
You can book night tours on Lough Hyne Lake through this company
16 locals recommend
Atlantic Sea Kayaking
You can book night tours on Lough Hyne Lake through this company
Whale Watch West Cork
This needs to be pre booked in peak season
Neighbourhoods
Tragumna is a small place that becomes very busy in summer season. When I grew up here there was a primary school here but it has since closed.
The Skibbereen Eagle pub is .5KM from our home.
There is no shop in Tragumna.
The beach is one of the few blue flag beaches in West Cork. I enjoy swimming around the island during the summer when we are home.
Many of the homes in Tragumna are holiday rental homes
15 locals recommend
Tragumna
Tragumna is a small place that becomes very busy in summer season. When I grew up here there was a primary school here but it has since closed.
The Skibbereen Eagle pub is .5KM from our home.
There is no shop in Tragumna.
The beach is one of the few blue flag beaches in West Cork. I enjoy swimming around the island during the summer when we are home.
Many of the homes in Tragumna are holiday rental homes
City/town information
Cork
Cork is our nearest city. Almost 80KM away and about a 1.20 hour drive.
Food scene
Can highly recommend Mary Annes and it is the closest restaurant to our home
14 locals recommend
Mary Ann's Bar and Restaurant
Main StreetCan highly recommend Mary Annes and it is the closest restaurant to our home
The West Cork Hotel
Ilen StreetGreat value for money, great for children
Church Restaurant
Lovely restaurant in Skibbereen
La Jolie Brise
Lovely pizza restaurant in Baltimore
Our local pub, serves bar food and pizzas during summer months
7 locals recommend
The Skibbereen Eagle
Our local pub, serves bar food and pizzas during summer months
Activities for the kids
Cre Pottery Studio
8 Market StPottery Studio in Skibbereen
You can see Lough Hyne from our home.
A half hour hike ( roughly to the top).
Our kids were 4 years old by the time they could reach the top.
66 locals recommend
Lough Hyne
You can see Lough Hyne from our home.
A half hour hike ( roughly to the top).
Our kids were 4 years old by the time they could reach the top.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Whale Watching either in Baltimore or Skibbereen
These trips need to be pre booked in peak season