Looking to stay in West Cork?

Guides to West Cork

Food and drink in West Cork

Wild Atlantic Way

Bandon

Travel to lively Bandon

Kinsale

Explore Kinsale, its History, Food and Culture

Clonakilty

Experience the warm atmosphere of Clonakilty on your next trip to Cork

Rosscarbery

Experience lively Rosscarbery

Skibbereen

Stop off at colourful Skibbereen

Baltimore

Plan a trip to bustling Baltimore

Sherkin Island

Check out wonderful Sherkin Island

Ballydehob

Check out the colourful village of Ballydehob

Schull

Explore the stunning town of Schull

Bantry

Explore the market town of Bantry

Glengarriff

Visit the gorgeous village of Glengarriff

Gougane Barra

Discover Gougane Barra

Beara Peninsula

Experience the beauty of the Beara Peninsula

Great places to explore

The ultimate guide to dining in West Cork 

12 things to do in West Cork

How to spend a weekend in West Cork

See the sights of Skibbereen and Union Hall car-free

Roz Purcell's epic holiday in West Cork

Explore Kinsale without a car

The family-friendly guide to a short break in West Cork

Why you'll want to visit West Cork’s Beara Peninsula  

Weekend road trips on the Wild Atlantic Way

On your bike – 10 of Ireland’s best cycling routes

Admire the coastlines of Baltimore Cape Clear car-free

See the wild beauty of West Cork

Venture to West Cork and hop on a cable car to Dursey Island, ramble through the Beara Peninsula and eat local in some of the country's best restaurants. 

Keep discovering West Cork

There's so much to see

West Cork is a true haven for food lovers. Explore fresh seafood, Irish produce, locally-distilled spirits and unique food experiences at the best restaurants, cafés and distilleries in the region.

Dine in West Cork

Walking and hiking

Rainy days

Family fun

Free to visit

What will you do first?

West Cork

Routes and trails in West Cork

Begin your trip to West Cork in the picture perfect town of Kinsale. Wander the narrow streets lined with colourful buildings and make a reservation at one of the incredible restaurants that put West Cork on the foodie map.

Walk along breathtaking beaches in Inchydoney where waves lap peacefully against the shore, before soaking up the atmosphere in Clonakilty and admiring the handpainted shop signs. Enjoy stargazing on a night kayaking trip on Lough Hyne or visit Bantry's beautiful gardens.

Cycling the Waterford Greenway

3 stunning walks in the Dublin Mountains

Top 10 walks and hikes for experienced walkers

Cycling the Waterford Greenway

3 stunning walks in the Dublin Mountains

Top 10 walks and hikes for experienced walkers

West Cork