Top 10 Things To Do In West Cork
The Top 10 Things To Do In West Cork when visiting the hidden gem that is the Sheep’s Head peninsula
- 1 Discover the unspoilt beauty of West Cork and its' islands with Carbery Sailing by either taking an RYA Sail Training course, a Wild Atlantic Way Cruise, Fastnet Rock Sail or Day Sail with Chris and Aideen. See https://www.carberysailing.com/sail-ireland
- 2 Watch a stone-carving demonstration in Victor Daly's Ahakista workshop and see how local stone can be transformed into craft pieces of enduring beauty. Or take one of his Stone-Carving and Letter Cutting Courses. See http://www.thestonecarver.com
- 3 Charlie McCarthy will guide you on a West Cork Hillwalking Holiday on the beautiful Sheep’s Head coast line in Ireland on which you will discover the hidden history and unique geology of the peninsula. See http://www.sheepshead.ie
- 4 Whether you want a relaxing paddle taking in the scenery and wildlife of the beautiful Sheep’s Head coastline or something more bespoke, with Darren Stock. See http://www.darrenskayaks.com
- 5 Meet Brian Cronin, a blacksmith whose work at Cronin’s Forge on the shores of Dunmanus Bay reflects the landscape, history, and traditions of West Cork in fluid, Celtic-inspired designs. See http://www.croninsforge.ie
- 6 Helen Ennis's vision is to bring well-designed, affordable, functional ceramic tableware to a wider audience. Every single piece of Dunbeacon Pottery is handmade and finished to the highest standard. See http://www.dunbeaconpottery.com
- 7 On a visit to Carraig Abhainn gardens you’ll find a wonderful sense of peace in Hazel and Eugene Wiseman’s beautiful Durrus idyll, bounded by a mill stream and stocked with mature trees and tender plants that thrive in their shelter. See http://www.carraigabhainngardens.com
- 8 Hire a bike in Kilcrohane and start exploring the coastline of the Sheep’s Head peninsula – one of the most unspoilt stretches of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way touring route. See Cycling Sheep’s Head peninsula
- 9 Enjoy pony trekking in Bantry and take in fantastic views over West Cork’s bays and hills with Maggie Murphy. See http://www.bantrybayponytrekking.com
- 10 Take a loop walk and visit the Sheep's Head Light house and reward yourself with a cup of tea and Bernie's homemade baking. http://livingthesheepsheadway.com/lighthouse-loop-walk/
Find more things to do on the Sheep's Head peninsula at http://livingthesheepsheadway.com/activities
