Category Archives: Things to do

Looking for Adventure Sports in the area? Tadgh Boyden of Edge Adventure is a qualified instructor in a number of adventure disciplines and offers adventure for all levels from begginer to expert. The range includes sea kayaking, river kayaking, rock climbing and hill walking. Discounts are available for groups… Contact Tel: 087 7924841 Web: www.edgeadventure.com

Glengarriff Theatre Group is a vibrant amateur drama group that strives to deliver great entertainment. Performances are typically two act plays and generally are performed in Glengarriff Village Hall. Contact: Web: www.gtg.ie

South West Charters. Fishing trips, whale and dolphin watching trips all from the pier in Glengarriff aboard the MV Bouy Wonder. Contact Tel: 087 2415210 Web: www.southwestcharters.ie

Glengarriff Golf Club is set amidst mountain scenery of breathtaking beauty, overlooking the world renowned Garnish Island and Bantry Bay. The club was founded in 1934 and the nine hole course is surrounded by one of the few remaining ancient Oak forests of Ireland. The Club House was opened in 1989 by the Club’s Honorary […]

Glengarriff Woods is a woodland wonderland. The woods comprise a large area of wooded lanscape part of which is managed as a Nature Reserve by The National Parks and Wildlife Service. There are a series of walks and trails in the Nature reserve that are well maintained by the staff. The Nature Reserve is located jsut outside the […]

The Ewe Sculpture Gallery is just outside the town on the Kenmare Road (about a 5 -10 min drive). The main attraction is the sculpture garden, the brain child of artist Sheena Woods and her husband Kurt. It’s a wonderful spot, with art intermingled with amazing gardens and natural beauty. There are a range of […]

Sea Kayaking West Cork run wonderful kayaking trips from Glengarriff. These guided trips are suitable for all levels and include a visit to the seal colony and a stop off at some of the most scenic spots in west cork. Contact Tel: 086 3284182 Web: www.seakayakingwestcork.com

Bamboo Park is a unique exotic garden in Glengarriff. As the name suggests there are wonderful bamboo gardens, with a variety of Bamboo species and palms, complimented by a beautiful shoreside location. Contact Tel: 027 63007 Web: www.bamboo-park.com

Wanderlust organise a variety of activities in the area, from rambling and hill walks to nordic walking to botanical tours to sweat lodges! Contact Tel: 027 63609 Web: www.wanderlust.ie