5-Day / 4-Night Gentle

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Castletownbere.

A hike along century old country roads takes you past a Bronze Age stone circle and through some forestry before it climbs up into the Slieve Mishkish Mountains. You can catch a glimpse of the northern side of the peninsula before the trail climbs once more and then descends past an old disused copper mine into the brightly coloured village of Allihies.

A stunning walk in truly spectacular surroundings. You will pass Ballydonegan Strand, a man-made beach created from thousands of tons of crushed rock extracted by the now closed Allihies Copper Mines. From there, a coastal path overlooking the Atlantic Ocean leads you to a deserted mountain track that takes you right out to the western end of the Beara Peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean pounds the coastline. After your hike transfer to Castletownbere.

Take a trip on Ireland’s only cable car which will bring you across Dursey Sound, a narrow stretch of water with a very strong tide and reefs of rocks. With just 6 permanent residents, little motorised traffic and abundant wildlife, Dursey Island is a walker’s paradise. After your hike complementary transfer to Castletownbere.

There are regular bus services from Castletownbere to Cork City. Full details provided upon booking.