West Cork - The Idyll

Hiking

Ring of Beara: One of Ireland’s Most Scenic Road Trips

6 years ago by Grace Harding

Covering a dramatic section of Ireland’s southwest coast - the Ring of Beara is one the most scenic circular drives in the country. Less known and much less touristy than the Ring of Kerry, the Beara route is 137 km of pure magic.

Relax

Visiting Garnish Island: Ireland’s Exotic Garden Island

7 years ago by Grace Harding

Garnish Island is a unique 15-hectare island in Glengarriff Harbour in Bantry Bay, South West Ireland. Also known as Ilnacullin, or ‘the island of holly’, Garnish is famous for its meticulously planned gardens, lush lawns, and exotic plants.

Hiking

Coastal Walks in Courtmacsherry, West Cork

8 years ago by Grace Harding

There’s something about Courtmacsherry, a village in West Cork, that makes me want to have an immediate adventure. I'm fairly sure it has something to do with the landscape. Maybe it's the velvety green peninsulas, or the secluded sandy coves, or the ghost sto...

Meditation

Dzogchen Beara Meditation Retreat Centre – A Tranquil Escape

8 years ago by Grace Harding

Dzogchen Beara is a place that everyone seems to fall in love with. “Amazing”, “gorgeous” and “unbelievably relaxing” were just a few of the appreciative comments I’d heard friends make after visiting the buddhist retreat centre. As it turns out, the centre re...

Hiking

Hiking Ireland: Gougane Barra Forest Park

8 years ago by Grace Harding

Gougane Barra Forest Park has a reputation for being one of the most peaceful spots in South West Ireland. Craggy mountains tower over thick pine forest, and a lake ripples gently in the valley. The park, which covers about 400 hectares, is full of possibiliti...

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Ring of Beara: One of Ireland’s Most Scenic Road Trips

Visiting Garnish Island: Ireland’s Exotic Garden Island

Coastal Walks in Courtmacsherry, West Cork

Dzogchen Beara Meditation Retreat Centre – A Tranquil Escape

Hiking Ireland: Gougane Barra Forest Park