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Sheep's Head - a peaceful un spoilt peninsula, which has some of Ireland's
most beautiful scenery
Enjoy a holiday on Sheep's Head - it is a peaceful unspoilt peninsula,
which has some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Ireland. Because of
our proximity to the Gulf Stream, we also have perhaps the mildest climate
in Ireland - our daffodils are usually out in January!
Many visitors come year after year to the Sheep's Head
because they love its idyllic quietness; there are no traffic jams, where
they can easily get to know local people. Is it any wonder we always greet
them with "Welcome home again". Sheep's head is a place to get
away from it all, to just relax and unwind, which is still not far from
other more crowded visitor centers. There is a full range of accommodation
available - award winning Farm Guesthouses, Town & Country Homes,
Self-Catering Houses and Camping.
There are plenty of things to do on Sheep's head as well.
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Walk the Sheep's Head Way, winner of a Waterford
Crystal Walker Award. Chosen as the best walk in Ireland by Country
Walking magazine, this 55 mile Long Distance Walk has a huge variety
of terrain all with beautiful views, and there are many long and short
loop walks available. See our map/guide, which is for sale in local
pubs and shops.
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Visit the many historic tombs and monuments on our
peninsula - see our map for details.
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There is a magnificent "Ring" drive starting
outside Bantry along the Goat's Path to Kilcrohane, back then through
Ahakista (stop off at beautiful Air India Memorial), then on to
Durrus. Contrast the sheer cliffs and stark beauty of the north side
(the sunsets are incredible) with the more lush south side where the
road runs right alongside Dunmanus Bay.
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Take a trip to Carbery Island to visit our seal
colony, and on the way back catch a mackerel! For the serious angler,
all day sea fishing is available.· Have dinner in one of our renowned
restaurants or enjoy a simple good values meal in one of our many
guesthouses. Listen to Irish Music and have a pint in one of our
friendly pubs!
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There are many fishing and bathing spots, both sandy
and shingly beaches, scattered throughout the peninsula. Tennis courts
and children's playgrounds are also available.
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Visit a beautiful kept private garden open to the
public.
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Or just enjoy the peace and tranquility amongst
stunning surroundings and friendly people. Rare enough in today's
world, as we're sure you'll agree.
What others have said about us:
"The Sheep's Head is a peaceful and unchanged corner of Ireland. It
is one of the best-kept secrets in the whole country … the most
beautiful landscape in Ireland"
Mike Harding,
Footloose in the West of Ireland.
"Short, sweet and scenic, this (The Sheep's head Way) must be the
best in Ireland. It takes in a superb moorland crest and rugged cliffs, as
well as easy lowland terrain." Country Walking.
"…. One of the most attractive maps ever made in Ireland",
Irish Trish Times description of the Sheep's head Way map.
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