Aileen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Castlegregory is a small village about 10km from Cloghane. Surfing is great here. Head to Castlegregory and on to the Maharees where you will find Watersports on your right side as you drive out the coast road and Jamie Knox surf centre on your left side a little further on. Boards and wetsuits can be hired and lessons booked. Contact 087 9748088/066 7139411
Horseriding on the beach, contact O Connors pony trekking at 066 7139216.
Spillanes in the Maharees a popular spot for pub grub especially after a surfing outing.
Golf, a lovely 18 holes links course along the coast line. Contact Castlegregory Golf Links 066 7139444
Glenteenassig Forest Park 450 hectare area of Coillte woodland, with mountain views and a lake. The start of this walk is on the main road, please see google maps for exact start point.
A Spar supermarket is available for shopping in Castlegregory.
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Castlegregory
Castlegregory is a small village about 10km from Cloghane. Surfing is great here. Head to Castlegregory and on to the Maharees where you will find Watersports on your right side as you drive out the coast road and Jamie Knox surf centre on your left side a little further on. Boards and wetsuits can be hired and lessons booked. Contact 087 9748088/066 7139411
Horseriding on the beach, contact O Connors pony trekking at 066 7139216.
Spillanes in the Maharees a popular spot for pub grub especially after a surfing outing.
Golf, a lovely 18 holes links course along the coast line. Contact Castlegregory Golf Links 066 7139444
Glenteenassig Forest Park 450 hectare area of Coillte woodland, with mountain views and a lake. The start of this walk is on the main road, please see google maps for exact start point.
A Spar supermarket is available for shopping in Castlegregory.
Brandon Pier
Drive/walk approx. 5km to Brandon. Lovely pier for swimming, or enjoying some food and drink.
Brandon Point
Continue up past Mullalys pub to lands end at Brandon Point. This is a narrow road for driving or a 30 minute walk up to the viewing point. Great views of the vast Atlantic Ocean, the Maharee islands and surrounding areas. You can walk up to the old historic viewing tower and further. There is a small car park at the viewing point.
Murphys on Brandon pier offer food and coffee all day. Nice place to sit out on a sunny day. Winner of best pub in Munster and Kerry 2018
Mullalys Brandon have reliable burgers, fish n chips and chicken curry always perfect whatever the weather. Take out also available here(must collect). Suggest booking at busy times 066 7138154
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Brandon
Brandon Pier
Drive/walk approx. 5km to Brandon. Lovely pier for swimming, or enjoying some food and drink.
Brandon Point
Continue up past Mullalys pub to lands end at Brandon Point. This is a narrow road for driving or a 30 minute walk up to the viewing point. Great views of the vast Atlantic Ocean, the Maharee islands and surrounding areas. You can walk up to the old historic viewing tower and further. There is a small car park at the viewing point.
Murphys on Brandon pier offer food and coffee all day. Nice place to sit out on a sunny day. Winner of best pub in Munster and Kerry 2018
Mullalys Brandon have reliable burgers, fish n chips and chicken curry always perfect whatever the weather. Take out also available here(must collect). Suggest booking at busy times 066 7138154
If it’s your first ascent allow a day to take your time. Make sure you have a fine clear day to experience the views. An average walker will climb up in 4-5 hours and descend in 3.
Continue out through Cloghane Village. Take the first road uphill to your left, continue to a T-junction and turn left towards Faha. Drive on to where the road ends. This is the start of the walk at Faha ridge
If you only want to visit the start of the route just go as far as the Grotto, a 20 minute walk from the road.
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Brandon Mountain
If it’s your first ascent allow a day to take your time. Make sure you have a fine clear day to experience the views. An average walker will climb up in 4-5 hours and descend in 3.
Continue out through Cloghane Village. Take the first road uphill to your left, continue to a T-junction and turn left towards Faha. Drive on to where the road ends. This is the start of the walk at Faha ridge
If you only want to visit the start of the route just go as far as the Grotto, a 20 minute walk from the road.
Drive to this lovely beach. Turn right at the end of the driveway. Continue the road straight back along the coast for 3k. You will see a sign for Fermoyle beach on your left. This is one of the longest beaches in Ireland magnificent for a walk or a swim.
Fermoyle Strand
Drive to this lovely beach. Turn right at the end of the driveway. Continue the road straight back along the coast for 3k. You will see a sign for Fermoyle beach on your left. This is one of the longest beaches in Ireland magnificent for a walk or a swim.
Drive/walk through the village, heading out towards Brandon. At the top of your first hill you will see a right turn signposted for Cappagh. A lovely beach for kids to climb on the rocks or to have a short stroll. Not very safe for swimming. Lovely views all the back to Cloghane village.
Cappagh
Drive/walk through the village, heading out towards Brandon. At the top of your first hill you will see a right turn signposted for Cappagh. A lovely beach for kids to climb on the rocks or to have a short stroll. Not very safe for swimming. Lovely views all the back to Cloghane village.
A few little tips locally....
Siopa Piobal in Cloghane will have your essentials and fresh bread daily from Bacus Bakery
O’Connors in Cloghane Village do food and drink most days, pub grub during the day and restaurant menu in the evenings. Weekend nights you will enjoy traditional Irish music.A mere stroll from the house. Suggest booking at busy times 066 7138113
The Bog road walk
Turn right at the end of the driveway and a few metres up the road, the next right. You will be on the Bog Road or The Glen Road. By walking or driving all the way in (5miles) you will reach the lakes. These are the lakes you see when you stand at the top of the Conor Pass and look down. It’s a dead end so you may then turn and return.
A shorter walk on the same road….
Take the first right turn along the Bog road and after 20mins you arrive at the side of Cloghane Church.
Loch Cruite lake walk
Is on the same route. Walk to or if driving park before the small concrete bridge on the right side along the Bog Road. Head up the bohereen past the farmhouse and continue until you reach the lake.
Cappagh beach
Drive/walk through the village, heading out towards Brandon. At the top of your first hill you will see a right turn for Cappagh. A lovely beach for kids to climb on the rocks or to have a short stroll. Not very safe for swimming. Lovely views all the back to Cloghane village.
Fermoyle beach
Drive to this lovely beach. Turn right at the end of the driveway. Continue the road straight back along the coast for 3k. You will see a sign for Fermoyle beach on your left. This is one of the longest beaches in Ireland magnificent for a walk or a swim.
Bobs Bank
While enroute to Fermoyle take the left turn before it. This is a great spot for picking cockles when the tide is out. Be careful with the tide as it can come in rather quickly.
Loughadoon Lake Walk
Taking the road from Cloghane to Dingle you will reach a T-junction before turning right for the Conor Pass road. Park here on your left and the gate for the start of the walk is visible. A short enough walk maybe 1 hour.
Cloghane
A few little tips locally....
Siopa Piobal in Cloghane will have your essentials and fresh bread daily from Bacus Bakery
O’Connors in Cloghane Village do food and drink most days, pub grub during the day and restaurant menu in the evenings. Weekend nights you will enjoy traditional Irish music.A mere stroll from the house. Suggest booking at busy times 066 7138113
The Bog road walk
Turn right at the end of the driveway and a few metres up the road, the next right. You will be on the Bog Road or The Glen Road. By walking or driving all the way in (5miles) you will reach the lakes. These are the lakes you see when you stand at the top of the Conor Pass and look down. It’s a dead end so you may then turn and return.
A shorter walk on the same road….
Take the first right turn along the Bog road and after 20mins you arrive at the side of Cloghane Church.
Loch Cruite lake walk
Is on the same route. Walk to or if driving park before the small concrete bridge on the right side along the Bog Road. Head up the bohereen past the farmhouse and continue until you reach the lake.
Cappagh beach
Drive/walk through the village, heading out towards Brandon. At the top of your first hill you will see a right turn for Cappagh. A lovely beach for kids to climb on the rocks or to have a short stroll. Not very safe for swimming. Lovely views all the back to Cloghane village.
Fermoyle beach
Drive to this lovely beach. Turn right at the end of the driveway. Continue the road straight back along the coast for 3k. You will see a sign for Fermoyle beach on your left. This is one of the longest beaches in Ireland magnificent for a walk or a swim.
Bobs Bank
While enroute to Fermoyle take the left turn before it. This is a great spot for picking cockles when the tide is out. Be careful with the tide as it can come in rather quickly.
Loughadoon Lake Walk
Taking the road from Cloghane to Dingle you will reach a T-junction before turning right for the Conor Pass road. Park here on your left and the gate for the start of the walk is visible. A short enough walk maybe 1 hour.
Lots to do in Dingle
You will travel the famous famous Conor Pass road en route and take in the magnificent views on a clear day.
Pedlars Lake
On the Conor Pass road, on the ascent up from Cloghane side you will see a small car park to your left. This is a good viewing point for admiring the lakes below or for a small climb up to Pedlars lake. A short climb on rocks for 20 mins to reach the lake on top.
A little further up the Conor Pass road you will reach the viewing point on the right. Make sure to stop on a clear day and take in the aerial views of Cloghane from here.
Visit Dingle for shopping, the Dingle Gin distillery (book tours in advance) Oceanworld, or the famous Inch Beach. Continue on to Louis Mulcahy Pottery in Ballyferriter where you can make your own pottery pieces (book in advance). The legendary Slea Head Drive from Dingle must be experienced!
Dingle has a large Supervalue and Lidl for food shopping. Lots of famous pubs and restaurants to visit.
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Dingle
Lots to do in Dingle
You will travel the famous famous Conor Pass road en route and take in the magnificent views on a clear day.
Pedlars Lake
On the Conor Pass road, on the ascent up from Cloghane side you will see a small car park to your left. This is a good viewing point for admiring the lakes below or for a small climb up to Pedlars lake. A short climb on rocks for 20 mins to reach the lake on top.
A little further up the Conor Pass road you will reach the viewing point on the right. Make sure to stop on a clear day and take in the aerial views of Cloghane from here.
Visit Dingle for shopping, the Dingle Gin distillery (book tours in advance) Oceanworld, or the famous Inch Beach. Continue on to Louis Mulcahy Pottery in Ballyferriter where you can make your own pottery pieces (book in advance). The legendary Slea Head Drive from Dingle must be experienced!
Dingle has a large Supervalue and Lidl for food shopping. Lots of famous pubs and restaurants to visit.
The Slea head drive is a 47km circular loop beginning and ending in Dingle. You will enjoy spectacular views on this western end of the Dingle Penninsula. Allow a half day to enjoy the drive and take in the scenery. Roads are narrow and winding so drive with caution.
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Slea Head Drive
Slea Head DriveThe Slea head drive is a 47km circular loop beginning and ending in Dingle. You will enjoy spectacular views on this western end of the Dingle Penninsula. Allow a half day to enjoy the drive and take in the scenery. Roads are narrow and winding so drive with caution.