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. Activity Operators 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. Bantry Bay Divers Scuba Diving Bantry +353(0)2751310. Back to top

For the explorers

For the explorers
Private Gardens Open to the Public Riverside Garden, Eugene & Hazel WIseman, Durrus Village - 027 61070 - 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 Walsh -027 67070 Open June to August inclusive email: marybobw@eircom.net Back to top

For the energetic

For the energetic
Bike Rental Nigel's Bicycle Shop Bantry - Beanntraí +353(0)2752657. Cycle Route Guide - Sheep’s Head Cycling, Matt Mills +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. Also Horse riding and Pony trekking - Georgia Shiels, Bantry +353(0)87-7765539, Email: gsheils2@gmail.com - Facebook page- Bantry Bay Pony Trekking. 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. 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. Sheep’s Head Cycling, Matt Mills +353 (0)87 7990607. Glanlough Guided Hill 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 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 Visit Sheeps Head Producers Market in Kilcrohane Village, Sundays 11am to 2pm www.kilcrohane.sheepsheadco-operative.org 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 Dun Oir Pottery and Crafts, on the Goat's Path road north. Dunbeacon Pottery - http://www.dunbeaconpottery.com 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 have music at the weekends throughout the summer.

  • Arundels by the Pier

    Bar, restuarant, entertainment, beer garden by the sea at Ahakista.
    Phone: 027-67033
    Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arundels-by-the-Pier/182492455144569

  • Bay View Bar, Kilcrohane

    Bar, restaurant(open in summer), bar food, accomodation, weekly entertainment. Set dancing and fun.
    Phone: 027-67981
    Website: http://www.thebayviewinn.net/

  • Fitzpatrick's Pub - 'Eileen's'

    Traditional pub in Kilcrohane, open fire, weekly music sessions. Entertainment, craic, fun. Bar food.
    Phone: 027 67057

  • O'Sulleabhain

    Entertainment. Durrus.
    Phone: 027 61155

  • The Long Boat, Durrus

    Entertainment & Food. Durrus.
    Phone: 027 61144

  • The Sheeps Head Bar & Restaurant, Durrus

    Bar, food, restaurant, entertainment, Durrus.
    Phone: 027 62822

  • The Tin Pub

    Tin pub located in Ahakista, open in Summer, great bar, entertainment, beer garden. For opening and more check out 'The Tin Pub' on facebook.
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For the historically minded

For the historically minded
Visit the many archaeological sites on the peninsula - The O Daly Bardic school at Dromnea, The holed marriage stone at Cora, holys wells and archaeological sites signposted, The Mass Rock at Gloun just off the horseshoe road. Back to top

For pampering

For pampering
Aromatherapist & Reflexologist, Nora Dalton, MIIAA-LSA, Kilcrohane. 027 67254, 087 9389869 (Please ring for an appointment). Hagal Healing Farm, Coomleigh West, Mealagh Valley, Bantry, Co. Cork (on the route of the Sheeps Head Way east walks, provides pampering packages, phone 027-66179 or see website www.hagalholistichealth.com Back to top