Further Details of Possible Local Activities :
Excellent walking in a variety of locations. eg overlooking spectacular cliffs, above the ecologically unique Lough Hyne, to Iron Age Fort Knock Drum above Castletownsend. There are many undisturbed archaeological sites, including ancient copper mines, Stone Tumuli and eg Drombeg stone circle.
Bicycles can be rented in Skibbereen, the quiet local roads are ideal for cycling.
Boat trips are available for fishing and whalewatching. Good salmon and trout fishing is also available in season.
A local kayak school teaches the art of kayaking to all levels.
There are diving and sailing schools in Baltimore(10 miles). A ferry runs from Baltimore to Clear Island.
Golfers, Skibbereen has an excellent 16 hole course.There are also well know courses at nearby Glengarriff, Dunmore,Clonakilty and the Old Head of Kinsale. Many local gardens are open to visitors and the area is a paradise for photographers and artists because of the clean air and superb light.
Available by Car:
A great many places of scenic interest are within easy reach. East the coastal inlets are very attractive and exploring the small local roads is rewarding. Small places can be found for refreshments. eg Unionhall and Glandore are within 30-45 minutes. West the road to Mizen Head takes you through places such as Ballydehob, Schull, Crookhaven and Goleen. This road leads to the site of Marconi`s first radio transmission across the Altantic. North Bantry Bay and Bantry House are only 40 minutes by car and well worth seeing. 10 miles past Bantry is Glengarriff where you can take a ferry to the delightful Garnish Island Gardens. Glengarriff is also the entry point to the beautiful Beara peninsular. Alternatively from Glengariff you can travel due north to Kenmare, the Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry. There are also a good number of artists and craft workers in the area whose studios can be visited. Details at the Tourist Office in Skibbereen
Guest Comments:
One Italian guest who arrived late at night and only saw the view from his bedroom window in the morning, came into breakfast and said 'They said I would be staying in a nice place,but no-one told me it would be paradise!'
Many people have arrived in Traharta stressed with pressures of work etc. and found that somehow things get in much better perspective sitting on the front patio.
Other Activities:
Observing life in the rock pools, visiting local archeological sites,kayaking,whale watching
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