Top 6 Outdoor Activities in Ballinskelligs, Province of Munster

April 22, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Ballinskelligs, officially Baile an Sceilg (Irish for "Place (village) of the craggy rock"), is a Gaeltacht village in the south-west of the Iveragh peninsula (Uíbh Ráthach) in County Kerry, Ireland. The townland is in the Civil Parish of Prior and was in the Poor law union of Cahersiveen.
Restaurants in Ballinskelligs

1. Skelligs Watersports

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Skelligs Watersports

Watersports located in the middle of Ballinskelligs beach offering Surfing, Wind-surfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and Kids Camps. Gear and wetsuit rentals also available. Kids Camps run during the summer months from Mon-Fri offering both water and beach activities. There is something for everyone!!!

2. Skelligs Monks Trail Guided Walk

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Skelligs Monks Trail Guided Walk

The Skelligs monks trail traces the history of the Abbey in Ballinskelligs which was the home base of the Skelligs Monks, The Monks life on Skelligs and back again to Ballinskelligs Abbey The Skelligs Rock is a Unesco world heritage site. WE DO NOT LAND ON SKELLIGS but tell the Skelligs story, The story of the Trans Atlantic Cable and Ballinskelligs cable station. The stories behind Ballinskelligs Castle and Coast Guard Station and much much more

3. Bolus Barracks Loop

Ballinskelligs Ireland
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Bolus Barracks Loop

4. St Finian's Bay

Saint Finian's Skellig Ring, Ballinskelligs Ireland
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St Finian's Bay

Reviewed By igal27 - Rehovot, Israel

This is another nice beach along the Ring of Kerry Route, after the Derrynane and Ballinskelligs Beaches. Nice place to stop for a break while driving the Ring.

5. Ballinskelligs Beach

Ballinskelligs Ireland http://www.theringofkerry.com/ballinskelligs-beach
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Ballinskelligs Beach

Reviewed By athacliath1888 - Dublin, Ireland

Simply amazing views soft sand We were so lucky Hot and sunny on our trip amazing views were lucky to have such natural beauty in this island

6. Ballinskelligs Boats

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Ballinskelligs Boats

The fastest day trips to land at Skellig Michael depart from Ballinskelligs pier each day at 11am. We also operate the only covered boat to Skelligs. Only 150 persons are allowed to land at this UNESCO world heritage site daily.The monks originally departed from Ballinskelligs in the 6th century and settled back at the Abbey in the 12th century. We also offer diving trips in the crystal clear water and sea angling trips departing at 1030 each day.

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