Top Things to do in County Cork
What to do and see in County Cork, Province of Munster: The Best Things to do Adventurous
Discover the best top things to do in County Cork, Ireland including Atlantic Sea Kayaking, Cork Ghost Tour, Fota Island Adventure, Wild Atlantic Cycling Tours, Healy Pass, Fastnet Lighthouse, Three Castle Head, Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours, Baltimore Sea Safari, Birds of Prey Educational Centre.
Restaurants in County Cork
1. Atlantic Sea Kayaking
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5.0 based on 309 reviews
Based in the South West of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way and established in 1995. We are Ireland's premier sea kayaking company. We believe in providing a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for all who join us. We also hire sit on top kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards. We include cultural and wildlife experiences.
2. Cork Ghost Tour
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5.0 based on 370 reviews
Horrible Hilarious Histories, Tall Tales, Ghastly Ghost Stories & Shenanigans! A walking tour in Cork city, that takes in the sights, interweaving local Ghost stories, Cork's dramatic history and Boo-Scares. Factual & Comic, we give an unusual and honest slant of Cork by bringing it's unique history to life! Damian Cork Ghost Tour
3. Fota Island Adventure
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Advanced booking essential: Perfectly situated on the banks of the island within the natural environment of Fota Island Resort, Fota Island Adventure is exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to a day of excitement. With a wide range of outdoor activities available, your adrenaline rush awaits!
4. Wild Atlantic Cycling Tours
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Mizen to Malin with Wild Atlantic cycling is an end-to-end bike tour of Ireland. Think of it as the Irish equivalent of Britain’s Land’s End to John O’Groats, but with rugged coastline, Irish music, unique landscapes and lively pubs. Ireland's end-to-end really is something different.
5. Healy Pass
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5.0 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By AnnetteMc - Birdhill, Ireland
Stayed at Allihies with my family in September. The trip via Healy Pass is an adventure all of its own. It is fabulous and the views are out of this world.
6. Fastnet Lighthouse
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By corkboy2009 - Cork, Ireland
On a sunny day this is an absolute must. We left Schull harbour and arrived on Cape Clear at middayt. We boarded the waiting boat to the lighthouse directly. On the way out we came across a pod of dolphins which was an added bonus and I heard you could also possible see breaching whales on some trips. The lighthouse is breathtaking and the tour gives you loads of photo taking opportunities. The water was clam but some kids did feel ill while we were at the lighthouse when the boat slowed down. After returning we spent a few hours on Cape Clear. On a sunny day this is a special place and there is a steep hill overlooking the bay that is worth the walk. Overall superb day out. One of Ireland's top attractions, forget Temple Bar and the Guinness storehouse this is the real deal. Ireland's teardrop has so much history. Just do it!
7. Three Castle Head
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Slainte1969 - Seattle, United States
Family roots took me to this location and the historic castle, and it was a highlight of my life. The path in was somewhat confusing to me - just know when you park in the area overlooking the ocean, you’ll follow the signs that lead you away from the private property. The walk to the caste was grand, not too hard, but wet during rainy periods. The views of the ocean are spectacular and then when you crest the last hill before the castle, what an amazing site to see! It was breathtaking and I spent a lot of time here before continuing further along the path to the highest point where you can see all the coastal area in that part of Ireland. Walking further (with the extreme wind!), you see amazing views, lush grasses, because fauna and lots of rocks. It’s an amazing hike/walk and I will never forget this experience. Could not more highly recommend it!
8. Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Observe humpback whales,fin whales,minke whales,common dolphins,basking sharks,harbour porpoise,sunfish and other marine wildlife in stunning scenery,on safe ,licensed well maintained vessels ,skippered by professionals.
9. Baltimore Sea Safari
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5.0 based on 154 reviews
Baltimore Sea Safari is a family run boat trip business from Baltimore in West Cork, Ireland, providing coastal sightseeing tours, with whale, dolphin, porpoise, seal and wildlife watching. Our aim is to introduce our passengers to the outstanding beauty of the West Cork coastline, while looking out for the wildlife that may be in the area. The waters off Baltimore offer the perfect environment to see whales, dolphins, porpoise, basking shark, seals and a wide variety of seabirds. We operate in an area of exceptional unspoiled natural beauty within Carbery Hundred Isles, Roaringwater Bay (which is a designated Special Area of Conservation SAC) and the Ilen River, which are home to the most diverse range of sea and bird life to be seen anywhere in Ireland. During our boat trips we provide an informative commentary on the sights of interest, and on the fascinating history of the area and its wildlife. We visit seal colonies on all of our boat trips, and the shallow draft and high manoeuvrability of unique boat allows us to take passengers into sea caves previously used by smugglers and pirates. During all of our boat trips we collect data on the wildlife that we encounter, logging times, numbers, behaviour, positions and take photos for photo ID where ever possible. This data is shared with other agencies, groups and universities to help develop a better understanding of the whales, dolphins, porpoise, basking sharks, seals, ocean sunfish and other wildlife that frequent the waters around the West Cork coastline. We also have an onboard Hydrophone for listening to the sounds of the sea. Even though we have a good record for whale, dolphin and wildlife sightings, they are not guaranteed.
10. Birds of Prey Educational Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By staceymhand - County Dublin, Ireland
Just want to share these amazing photos that was taken by the lovely Samantha Murphy on our little holiday down in Trabolgan holiday village on the 13th August - 17th August and Out of our whole experience and photos of trabolgan these are our favourites ???????? Ravenstone birds of prey was amazing and the mother of the owls, falcons and hawks we seen was samantha murphy she was amazing and captured my children beautifully in her photos ???????????? Such a wonderful experience and the staff in the birds of prey were so wonderful, kind and amazing so thank you Sam & Tish ???????? we will definitely back next summer ????????
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