West Cork • Ireland
Ask an Irish person about West Cork and they’ll look at you with a dreamy look in their eyes.
West Cork has that effect on you.
This part of County Cork, Ireland is truly special.
Small harbor towns such as Baltimore and Schull dot the jagged coastline.
Sandy beaches like Inchy Doney and Barleycove pop up here and there.
Places like Mizen Head and Sheep’s Head — 2 of the southwest peninsulas — provide stunning sea views.
Inland cows dot the green hills.
And stone circles remind us of the ancient people who once inhabited this area.
And did I mention that West Cork has some of the best food in Ireland?
If you only make it to Cork City or the popular harbor town of Kinsale then you are missing out on all that West Cork has to offer.
Because while County Cork is wonderful, West Cork is absolutely amazing!
Want to talk more about County Cork, Ireland?
Just send an email to lynne@wanderyourway.com to chat more about this amazing destination.
In this episode:
1:47Â County Cork general highlights
2:55Â Placing West Cork on the map
5:38Â Clonakilty and Inchy Doney
8:05Â R routes taking you to the coast
10:27Â Drombeg Stone Circle
11:44Â Glandore
12:56Â Leap
13:50Â Skibbereen
15:43Â Lough Hyne
17:00Â Roaring Water Bay
18:50Â Ballydehob
20:29Â Schull
24:22Â Mizen Head
30:47Â Sheep’s Head
33:55Â Bantry
35:33Â Glengarriff
40:30 Beara Peninsula
45:13Â Summing up West Cork
46:51Â And oops I forgot Baltimore & Cape Clear
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Important links:
The Best Things to Do in Schull and West Cork
Is Mizen Head the Best of Southwest Ireland’s Peninsulas?
5 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Sheep’s Head Ireland
An Amazing Kayak Trip on Glengarriff Bay Ireland
Beara: The Stunning, Peaceful and Mystical Peninsula of Ireland
Why You Need to Visit the Beautiful Cape Clear Ireland
Discovering Something Inspiring & New at at Historical Eccles Hotel
Note: I just found out that Grove House in Schull has closed permanently. Sad. But I’m afraid we’ll see this result due to COVID for some of these small, family run businesses. So do support those small businesses that are still opened because they need us!
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