Activities

There are plenty of things to do on Sheep’s Head.

Walk the Sheep’s Head Way, winner of a Waterford Crystal Walker Award. Chosen as the best walk in Ireland by Country Walking magazine, this 55 mile long distance walk has a huge variety of terrain all with beautiful views and there are many long and short loop walks available.

There is a magnificent “ring” drive starting outside Bantry along the Goats Path to Kilcrohane, back then through Ahakista (stop off at beautiful Air India Memorial), then onto Durrus. Contrast the sheer cliffs and stark beauty of the north side (the sunsets are incredible) with the more lush south side where the road runs right alongside Dunmanus Bay.

For the water enthusiasts

For the water enthusiasts
There are many fishing and bathing spots, both sandy and shingly beaches, scattered throughout the peninsula. Tennis courts and childrens’ playgrounds are also available. The below Activity Operators are in the area: Sheep’s Head Sailing, Mathias Kloop, Ahakista. 027 67278 Bantry Bay Scenic Cruises Bantry +353(0)868981927 Darrens Kayaks, Durrus +353 (0)027 61515 Edge Adventures Kayaking, Bantry +353(0)877924841 Diving Bantry Bay Divers Scuba Diving Bantry +353(0)2751310 Back to top

For the explorers

For the explorers
Visit our beautifully kept private gardens open to the public. Private Gardens Open to the Public Riverside Garden, Durrus Village. 027 61070. Eugene & Hazel Wiseman. Open 10am- 6pm, Monday-Saturday, April-September Inclusive. Kilravock Garden, Durrus, Mrs Phemie Rose. 027 61111 Open Sat. & Sun. afternoons. email: kilravock1@eircom.net Coiscuain Garden, Kilcrohane. Mary & Bob Walsh. 027 67070 Open June to August inclusive email: marybobw@eircom.net Back to top

For the energetic

For the energetic
Horse riding and Pony trekking can be arranged. Take guided and self-guided hill walks & cycles. Explore on foot or by bicycle. Bike Rental Nigel's Bicycle Shop Bantry - Beanntraí +353(0)2752657 Cycle Route Guide Sheep’s Head Cycling, Matt Mills Sheep’s Head Cycle Route co-developer & co-organiser of the West Cork Bike Festival +353 (0)87 799060 Guided Hill Walks Glanlough Guided Walks, Charlie McCarthy. Reg. Tour Guide. Hill walking holidays and B&B situated in the heart of the Sheep’s Head Peninsula with the Beara and Mizen Peninsulas to the north and south respectively. +353(0)27 61226, info@seamountfarm.com Elaine Spillane, Reg. Tour Guide. 027 61444 or 027 67068 / 086 1700343 email: bayview@kilcrohane.com Horse Riding & Pony Trekking Dunbeacon Equestrian Centre. Dunbeacon, Durrus,+353 (0)27 61 532 www.seamountfarm.com Back to top

For the adventurous

For the adventurous
On the water Sheep’s Head Sailing, Mathias Kloop, Ahakista. 027 67278 Bantry Bay Scenic Cruises Bantry +353(0)868981927 Darrens Kayaks, Durrus 027 61515 Edge Adventures Kayaking, Bantry +353(0)877924841 Diving Bantry Bay Divers Scuba Diving Bantry +353(0)2751310 Bantry Bay Divers provides open circuit and close circuit technical diving courses and instructor training courses. Cycle Route Guide Sheep’s Head Cycling, Matt Mills Sheep’s Head Cycle Route co-developer & co-organiser of the West Cork Bike Festival +353 (0)87 79906 Guided Hill Walks Glanlough Guided Walks, Charlie McCarthy. Reg. Tour Guide. Hill walking holidays and B&B situated in the heart of the Sheep’s Head Peninsula with the Beara and Mizen Peninsulas to the north and south respectively. +353(0)27 61226, info@seamountfarm.com www.seamountfarm.com Back to top

For something different

For something different
Durrus Cheese, Coomkeen, Durrus. 027 61100,Cheese available for purchase at dairy. For visits, please telephone first. Open Mon.-Fri. 0900 to 1500. email: durruscheese@eircom.net Cronins’ Forge, Durrus. 027 61114. Specialist decorative iron work. email: info@croninsforge.ie website: www.croninsforge.ie Back to top

For the collectors

For the collectors
Visit the showroom and see the craftsmen at work. Cronins’ Forge, Durrus. 027 61114. Specialist decorative iron work. email: info@croninsforge.ie website: www.croninsforge.ie Back to top

For the craic

For the craic
There are many great pubs & places to eat on the South side of the Peninsula from Durrus to Kilcrohane. many places have music at the weekends throughout the summer.

  • Fitzpatrick's Pub/Eileen's

    Food and entertainment. Durrus
    Phone: 027 67057

  • O'Sulleabhain

    Entertainment. Durrus.
    Phone: 027 61155

  • The Long Boat

    Entertainment & Food. Durrus.
    Phone: 027 61144

  • The Sheeps Head Bar & Restaurant

    Entertainment. Durrus.
    Phone: 027 62822
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For the historically minded

For the historically minded
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For pampering

For pampering
Aromatherapist & Reflexologist, Nora Dalton, MIIAA-LSA, Kilcrohane. 027 67254, 087 9389869 (Please ring for an appointment). Back to top