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There's so much to do we recommend a visit to the Tourist Board in Ashe Street, Clonakilty to plan your stay and to find out 'What's On'. Take a look at 'I Love Clonakilty' on Facebook. Here are some ideas before you leave...

GOLF

Play golf at one of the country's most picturesque courses at Lisselan https://clonakiltygolfclub.ie  Or the 18 hole course slightly further afield in Skibbereen www.skibbgolf.com

GARDENS and/Or FISHING

Visit the beautiful landscaped Lisselan gardens in Clonakilty with many unusual plants. The estate also offers salmon and sea trout fishing.  www.lisselan.com

Clonakilty, Courtmacsherry, Timoleague and Rosscarbery are fantastic fishing locations whether you are a novice or professional, a freshwater or seawater angler or giving it a go for the first time on holiday. For advice  www.clontackle.com

Clonakilty coastal and Deep Sea Charters - David Edwards. +353 (0)83 449 1403.

RUNNING

Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon  - Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K. Spectacular setting - see our Gallery for photos. www.runclon.ie

  
 

CYCLING

Clonakilty is the first town in Ireland to have its own subsidised rent-a-bike scheme.Explore 9 beaches in 8 miles! Known locally as the milk bikes as they are sponsored by Clona Dairies, the beautiful white bikes with baskets can be hired from many places across the town. Helmets and hi-vis jackets are provided. For details of cycle routes check out www.clonbike.com

Hire a bike from M.T.M. Cycles in Clonakilty +353 23 8833584 or www.cyclewestcork.com

 

HORSE RIDING

Clonakilty Equestrian Centre a stone's throw from the house. +353 23 883 3533


SPA

Relax and be pampered in Ireland's first seawater spa. www.inchydoneyisland.com/spa.html
 

MICHAEL COLLINS CENTRE

Find out about the Irish revolutionary leader known as the 'Big Fella' at www.michaelcollinscentre.com
 

Surfing/sEA KAYAKING/watersports

Inchydoney Surf School run lessons, summer camps or you can just hire the equipment. They stock a wide variety of sizes of boards and wetsuits. Seriously, it's such fun! www.inchydoneysurfschool.ie 

Jellyfish Surf Shop in town has everything you need and good advice too. www.jellyfishsurfshop.com

Lagoon Activity Centre in Rosscarbery offers kayaking, row boats, paddleboats and windsurfing. http://www.lagoonactivitycentre.ie/

Try sea kayaking over in Skibbereen or try your hand at stand up paddleboards. www.atlanticseakayaking.com

Atlantic sea kayaking offer various activites https://www.atlanticseakayaking.com/
 


BIRD WATCHING


On low tide, the Bay is teeming with all sorts of different species. Enjoy from the comfort of The Bay House.
 

FURTHER AFIELD

Take a trip to the yachting haven of Kinsale and dine in the Fishy Fishy Cafe.
Explore the breathtaking Mizen Head Bridge.   
Visit the nearby fishing/sailing ports of Baltimore and Glandore and picturesque Union Hall. 
Have a look at actor Jeremy Irons' controversial pink castle near Ballydehob.
Travel to Schull and gaze out at the world famous Fastnet Rock with its lighthouse. 
Sample a few at the Jameson Whiskey Distillery in Cork. www.jamesonwhiskey.com
Take a ferry and hear the native Irish tongue on the islands of Cape Clear, Sherkin and Dursey.
Have an adventure and go hiking, walking or cycling at Sheep's Head and Beara.
Experience whale watching from Baltimore Harbour www.whalewatchwestcork.com or www.whalewatchwithcolinbarnes.com
Take a day's course in bread making at The Firehouse, Heir Island www.thefirehouse.ie

The whole coast echoes with history - ancient sites, ruined castles and coastal forts. You'll never be bored in West Cork!