Ask an Irish person about West Cork and they'll look at you with a dreamy look in their eyes.

West Cork has that affect on you.

This part of County Cork, Ireland is truly special.

Small harbor towns such as Baltimore and Schull dot the jagged coastline.

Sandy beaches like Inchy Doney and Barleycove pop up here and there.

Places like Mizen Head and Sheep's Head — 2 of the southwest peninsulas — provide stunning sea views.

Inland cows dot the green hills.

And stone circles remind us of the ancient people who once inhabited this area.

And did I mention that West Cork has some of the best food in Ireland?

If you only make it to Cork City or the popular harbor town of Kinsale then you are missing out on all that West Cork has to offer.

Because while County Cork is wonderful, West Cork is absolutely amazing!

Want to talk more about County Cork, Ireland?

Just send an email to lynne@wanderyourway.com to chat more about this amazing destination.


In this episode:

1:47 County Cork general highlights

2:55 Placing West Cork on the map

5:38 Clonakilty and Inchy Doney

8:05 R routes taking you to the coast

10:27 Drombeg Stone Circle

11:44 Glandore

12:56 Leap

13:50 Skibbereen

15:43 Lough Hyne

17:00 Roaring Water Bay

18:50 Ballydehob

20:29 Schull

24:22 Mizen Head

30:47 Sheep's Head

33:55 Bantry

35:33 Glengarriff

40:30 Beara Peninsula

45:13 Summing up West Cork

46:51 And oops I forgot Baltimore & Cape Clear


Important links:

The Best Things to Do in Schull and West Cork

Is Mizen Head the Best of Southwest Ireland's Peninsulas?

5 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Sheep's Head Ireland

The 18 Best Drives in Ireland

An Amazing Kayak Trip on Glengarriff Bay Ireland

Beara: The Stunning, Peaceful and Mystical Peninsula of Ireland

Why You Need to Visit the Beautiful Cape Clear Ireland

Discovering Something Inspiring & New at at Historical Eccles Hotel

Sea View B&B Schull

West Cork Tourism

West Cork Distillers

Bantry House

Outdoors Ireland

Garinish Island


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