Things to do in skibbereen

Don’t miss The Skibbereen Walking Festival September 2022
Skibbereen Walking Festival Weekend with guided walks through quiet country roads with some off-road sections, something for walkers of all abilities. Meeting point for all walks is Skibbereen Heritage Centre ...
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The River Ilen- at the heart of Skibbereen
The River Ilen is at the heart of Skibbereen, the largest settlement on the river. The Ilen rises five hundred metres up on Mullaghmesha Mountain and flows into the sea ...
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Skibbereen’s Hidden Walks
There are a number of well-known walking trail guides available here in the Tourist Office, but there are also a number of other beautiful trails that remain lesser known, yet ...
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Skibbereen’s Marvellous Megaliths
West Cork has many megaliths (stone monuments) and the Skibbereen area is no exception. These stone monuments- from stone circles and forts to funeral stones, served diverse functions from the ...
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West Cork’s Incredible Islands
The coastline of West Cork has numerous beautiful islands, each somewhat of a treasure in their own right. Easily accessible from Skibbereen town, each of these islands have something fascinating ...
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Skibbereen Area Beaches (Not To Miss)
Please note that while all beaches listed are generally considered safe for swimming, conditions permitting, lifeguards are on duty only at Tragumna. Please swim responsibly- never alone or in rough ...
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Walks Around Skibbereen Town
ABBEY LOOP WALK Moderate Loop Walk • Distance: 4.3bm Total Climb: 60m • Time: 1 to Ihr 15min Terrain: roadside footpaths, public part?, quiet roads & riverside walh. Description: from ...
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The Islands
There are many islands to explore near to Skibbereen. Across the harbour from Baltimore the West Cork coastline merges into the myriad islands and rocky islets known collectively as Carbery’s ...
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