Local knowledge, practical tips, and in-depth guides to help you get the most out of your visit.
The history of Bantry House, the family that still lives there, the 1796 French invasion fleet that anchored below it, and how to climb the famous hundred steps for the best view of the bay.
Read guideBantry is both the start and the finish of the 107km Sheep's Head Way. What the first stage out to Glanlough is actually like, and how to decide how much of the full loop to take on.
Read guideThe Friday market on Wolfe Tone Square, said to be the biggest in County Cork, and a practical run through where to actually eat in Bantry, from the harbour pubs to the hotel dining rooms.
Read guideWhy Bantry works as a base for Glengarriff, Garnish Island, the Beara Peninsula and the Sheep's Head, with real distances, the Bus Eireann 236 route, and what to actually plan for each direction.
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