What is Clonakilty famous for?

Clonakilty is best known for it colourfully decorated shop fronts, friendly people and some of the best beaches in County Cork Clonakilty.

Is Clonakilty on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Yes, Clonakilty & and its magnificent beaches are on the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit Clonakilty.

Do I need a rental Car in Cork?

If you plan on travelling outside of Cork City, a rental car will certainly give you the freedom to tour at your own pace. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar Dollar, Thrifty & Sixt all have desks at Cork Airport Compare car hire prices.

How far is Clonakilty from Cork Airport?

Clonakilty is 60km from Cork Airport and Cork City if you take the scenic Wild Atlantic Way route. It is 49km to Cork City and Cork airport on the direct route.

Is Clonakilty worth visiting?

Yes definitely Clonakilty home town to Michael Collins is a fantastic family destination, situated in the heart of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. It has some much to offer the visitor, more details on Clonakilty.

How long do you need in Clonakilty?

One or two days will be enough to see Clonakilty and the beaches, unless you would like to use it as a base to visit Skibbereen, Baltimore & Kinsale. Kinsale.

West Cork Model Railway Village | Family Day Out

West Cork Model Railway Village

West Cork Model Railway Clonakilty is great fun for all ages and is a great family day out for visitors to Clonakilty. Open all year.

Located on the Inchydoney Road just leaving Clonakilty town. Experience what market life was like back in the 1940's. View the model village layout, the old railway line in miniature.

On a bigger scale the family can take a 30 minute ride on the Choo Choo Road Train around the beautiful heritage town of Clonakilty. Groups welcome from School Tours, Birthday parties to retired clubs.

Enjoy tea aboard an authentic train carriage and pick up a souvenir later in the gift shop to take home. For the slightly wetter days there is the indoor play area for the younger ones. Season Tickets available.

There are several great beaches nearby, the Michael Collins Centre, Inchydoney, Rosscarbery, and Courtmacsherry there is so much to do locally. Prices will change so check the West Cork Model Railway website, Adult 8 Euro, Child 4.50, Family Ticket 25 Euro.

Droumbeag Stone Circle
Henry Ford Ancestral Site
Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach
Lisselan Estate
Lios-na-gCon Ringfort
West Cork Model Railway Village

Clonakilty B&Bs

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          Seabreeze

          Glan Heights

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Bandon
Kinsale
Skibbereen

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