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an arched bridge. A bastion at the most Southerly Tip
of Ireland this station was built to save lives off the
treacherous rocks of the Atlantic .
Despite it’s being the least mountainous peninsula,
Mizen is a place that reveals the ancient story of Ireland’s
sandstone most clearly. Vast purple grey quantities sit
twisted and lifted at impossible angles its original flat
sediment surfaces are warped and contoured by aeons of
time and powers we can barely comprehend.
South, the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse, Ireland’s Teardrop,
was the last landfall seen by many emigrants to America.
This was also one of Marconi’s first telegraph stations.
www.mizenhead.ie
For a guided walk with a difference you can
join the folks at The Culture Kitchen. Sample
the sights and taste the best of Irish artisan food
while a local archaeologist brings the West Cork
landscape to life!
www.theculturekitchen.ie
Galley Cove House Sheeps Head Peninsula- (also known as
Bed & Breakfast
Muntervary) Rinn Mhuintir Bháire
Galley Cove House Bed & Breakfast accommodation is
located between Galley Cove and Crookhaven overlooking The Sheeps Head Peninsula extends into the Atlantic
the Atlantic Ocean and Fastnet Lighthouse just a short walk close to the Gulf stream and so offers the mildest
from the safe sheltered Cockle Strand in West Cork. We climate in all of Ireland. There are three villages on the
have bright spacious en-suite rooms, private parking and peninsula; Durrus (home of Durrus cheese - six miles
complimentary Wifi for our Guests. from Bantry), Ahakista (twelve miles from Bantry), and
Kilcrohane (sixteen miles from Bantry) .
Galley Cove House is also close to the world renowned Here the Sheep’s Head Way, is popular with walkers. A
strands at Barley Cove and Mizen Head with its unique route rich in archaeological sites, this forms an 88 km
visitor centre. Every room (including the dining room) has long-distance trail which follows old tracks and roads
magnificent sea and country views and all bedrooms are around the peninsula from Bantry to the headland and
equipped with television. back. Why not stop for a chat and some delicious home-
made food at the Sheeps head cafe or the charming
We are just 5 minutes walk from Irish traditional pubs craft outlets on your journey around the peninsula.
(where Irish music is played occasionally) and restaurants The trail can be walked during any time between April
in Crookhaven. and October and is divided into eight stages—each
representing a half-day’s walking.
Crookhaven, West Cork, Ireland
Tel: 00 353 (0)28 35137 www.thesheepsheadway.ie
Email: galleycovehouse@gmail.com
Web: www.galleycovehouse.com Bantry- Beanntraí “(Place of) Beanns People”
Located at the head of Bantry Bay, a deep-water gulf
extending for 30 km (19 mi) to the west, Bantry
has a rich local history. Here you will discover a well
appointed town with a wonderfully laid back atmosphere
caressed by the Atlantic’s salty air. Bantry House, which
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of Ireland this station was built to save lives off the
treacherous rocks of the Atlantic .
Despite it’s being the least mountainous peninsula,
Mizen is a place that reveals the ancient story of Ireland’s
sandstone most clearly. Vast purple grey quantities sit
twisted and lifted at impossible angles its original flat
sediment surfaces are warped and contoured by aeons of
time and powers we can barely comprehend.
South, the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse, Ireland’s Teardrop,
was the last landfall seen by many emigrants to America.
This was also one of Marconi’s first telegraph stations.
www.mizenhead.ie
For a guided walk with a difference you can
join the folks at The Culture Kitchen. Sample
the sights and taste the best of Irish artisan food
while a local archaeologist brings the West Cork
landscape to life!
www.theculturekitchen.ie
Galley Cove House Sheeps Head Peninsula- (also known as
Bed & Breakfast
Muntervary) Rinn Mhuintir Bháire
Galley Cove House Bed & Breakfast accommodation is
located between Galley Cove and Crookhaven overlooking The Sheeps Head Peninsula extends into the Atlantic
the Atlantic Ocean and Fastnet Lighthouse just a short walk close to the Gulf stream and so offers the mildest
from the safe sheltered Cockle Strand in West Cork. We climate in all of Ireland. There are three villages on the
have bright spacious en-suite rooms, private parking and peninsula; Durrus (home of Durrus cheese - six miles
complimentary Wifi for our Guests. from Bantry), Ahakista (twelve miles from Bantry), and
Kilcrohane (sixteen miles from Bantry) .
Galley Cove House is also close to the world renowned Here the Sheep’s Head Way, is popular with walkers. A
strands at Barley Cove and Mizen Head with its unique route rich in archaeological sites, this forms an 88 km
visitor centre. Every room (including the dining room) has long-distance trail which follows old tracks and roads
magnificent sea and country views and all bedrooms are around the peninsula from Bantry to the headland and
equipped with television. back. Why not stop for a chat and some delicious home-
made food at the Sheeps head cafe or the charming
We are just 5 minutes walk from Irish traditional pubs craft outlets on your journey around the peninsula.
(where Irish music is played occasionally) and restaurants The trail can be walked during any time between April
in Crookhaven. and October and is divided into eight stages—each
representing a half-day’s walking.
Crookhaven, West Cork, Ireland
Tel: 00 353 (0)28 35137 www.thesheepsheadway.ie
Email: galleycovehouse@gmail.com
Web: www.galleycovehouse.com Bantry- Beanntraí “(Place of) Beanns People”
Located at the head of Bantry Bay, a deep-water gulf
extending for 30 km (19 mi) to the west, Bantry
has a rich local history. Here you will discover a well
appointed town with a wonderfully laid back atmosphere
caressed by the Atlantic’s salty air. Bantry House, which
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