Walking

The Sheep's Head Way is an excellent network of waymarked walks, going around the peninsula with cross-routes and loop walks in addition.

You can access the Sheep's Head Way from the farm ( nr waymark 216 ), there are several cross-routes locally, offering several days of superb walking (we can provide picnics and transport), also explore our 36 acres of habitat at your leisure, check out our walking page.

Cycling

The Sheep's Head WayPeninsula has a well-marked cycle route, it starts at Ballylickey, goes all around the peninsula, and finishes at Ballydehob.

Bicycles can be hired from Nigel's Bike Shop, in Bantry tel 027 52657.

Our Bothy makes an excellent place to stop en route to rest, recover and explore!

Fishing

There are many sites for rod fishing from rocks / local piers etc.

Exploring

From Schull and Baltimore there are boat services to the islands in Roaring Water Bay and around Fastnet Light.

Sea kayaking and excellent whale-watching trips are available from Union Hall.

Visit our neighbouring Mizen and Beara Peninsulas, also inland to Gougane Barra and the Priests Leap.

Pubs & Food

Bernie’s Cafe (5min from here) at the end of the road ‘out West’. Soup, sandwiches, cake etc. Open most days in summer season approx 11.30 to 5.30

The Bay View Inn in Kilcrohane ( 15min ) - friendly pub, food in bar & ‘Tootsie’s Restaurant’ in summer season. Music & dancin on Sat evenings and other times in season. 027 67981 www.thebayviewinn.net

Eileen’s (Fitzpatricks) in Kilcrohane ( 15min ) - traditional friendly pub, tables outside at the front - good spot on a sunny day. Music Sundays and other times in season. 027 67057

The Grain Store & Bistro (15min) in Kilcrohane (O’ Mahony’s Shop and Post Office) - Wine bar & restaurant above, open Thurs-Saturdays in main summer season only, music occasionally. 027 67001

Bridgeview House (15min) on left just past church in Kilcrohane, evening meals. 027 67108

The Good Things Cafe (30min) on road into Durrus. Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide 2008. Cookery courses. Open for lunch and evenings during main season. 027 61426 www.goodthingscafe.net

The Sheep’s Head Inn (30min) in Durrus, pub bar/restaurant 027 62822

The Snug (45min) Bantry, on the right of the main square (entering from the South on N71) Cosy traditional bar / eating house. 027 50057

De Barra's (45min) Bantry, on the right of the main square, lively cafe.

O’Connor’s Seafood Restaurant (45min) Bantry, also on right of main square, Georgina Campbell Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2009, early bird menu 6 - 7. 027 50221/51094 www.oconnorseafood.com

Willie Pa’s (Colomane Lounge Bar) (50min) At the Colomane Crossroads on R586 road to Drimoleague. Advance booking necessary. 027 50392

Over The Moon (65min) Skibbereen, early bird menu. 028 22100 wwwoverthemoonskibbereen.com