West Cork Tourism
The Rectory, Cork Road
Skibbereen
West Cork, Ireland

Tourist Information Offices in West Cork:

Bantry (seasonal)
+353 (0)27 50229


Clonakilty
+353 (0)23 88 33226


Glengarriff (seasonal)
+353 (0)27 63084


Kinsale
+353 (0)21 477 2234


Macroom (seasonal)
+353 (0)26 43280


Skibbereen
+353 (0)28 21766


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Accommodation in West Cork

West Cork Tourism - Area 3


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Baltimore is a historic village of many parts - a fishing port and yachting centre, departure and arrival point for ferries serving Cape Clear and Sherkin Island, as well as having fine pubs and restaurants.

Islands - Cape Clear & Sherkin West Cork's inhabited islands are and ideal attraction, which are coming into their own with an intensive programme of improving access to them for locals and visitors alike. Cape Clear has long been noted as an offshore Gaeltacht area, while Sherkin has many fine beaches and sites of historical note. Hare Island can satisfy gourmet tastes and there are many other ones of interest among Carbery's Hundred Isles.

Leap is a village noted for hosting rock bands and racehorses. The Central Track is used for trotting and sulkey racing, two horse racing disciplines which are fairly unique to the West Cork region.

Castletownshend is a quaint village which provided inspiration for writers Somerville and Ross. The main street is a steep hill, which leads down past the castle to the waterfront and what can only be described as an idyllic setting.

Glandore is a popular centre for yachting with some pleasant pubs and a hotel overlooking the waterfront, making it an ideal haven for sailors and landlubbers alike. Across the water, and linked to it by a fascinating bridge is the busy fishing port of Union Hall, a colourful village, well worth a stroll around.

Rosscarbery is an attractive village at the edge of the N71, whose skyline is dominated by historic St. Fachtna's Cathedral. It has an attractively laid-out square, which is busy in summer when crowds flock to nearby beaches such as Owenahincha and The Warren. There are also water-based activities in the lagoon below the village. For the historian there are many places to visit such as Castlefreke, Rathbarry and Coppingers Court.

Skibbereen is a lively, cosmopolitan town and is regarded as the hub of the tourism area that spreads out in many directions from it. It is noted for its shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as being home of the West Cork Arts Centre, where many artists who inhabit the area show their work and where top touring exhibitions are featured. From Skibbereen, there are many options for touring, as the town is a gateway to the Mizen Peninsula and other areas of note.

Lough Hyne, four miles from Skibbereen, is a unique salt water lake, which is a marine reserve boasting a multiplicity of unusual underwater creatures. It is popular for water sports, such as swimming, scuba diving and canoeing - shooting the rapids which link into the sea. Lough Hyne is surrounded by wooded hillsides, well worth climbing for spectacular views of the lake, coast and islands.

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