- Created: March 14, 2014 12:09 am
- Updated: December 12, 2017 10:58 am
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 654 km
- Time 0 s
- Speed 0.0 km/h
- Min altitude 2 m
- Peak 183 m
- Climb 2729 m
- Descent 2766 m
The Co. Cork stage of the Wild Atlantic Way is 470km long starting from the picture perfect town of Kinsale to the south of Cork City and ending in the Beara Peninsula near the town of Kenmare in Co. Kerry where the next stage starts. View the map and GPS directions on our Free App on iPhone and Android
If you need to Rent a Car to experience the Wild Atlantic Way then I would suggest visiting www.carhire.ie. If you find a better price elsewhere they will beat it.
This Wild Atlantic Way drive along Cork’s coast takes at least 2 - 4 days to complete. However with so much to see and do, you should try to spend at least 2 weeks on this stage to soak up views, the craic (fun) and give yourself time to do walks and other activities. Photos by Valerie O'Sullivan, ActiveMe and others.
Some of the best towns, villages and islands to visit on the Cork route include Kinsale, Clonakilty, Rosscarbery, Skibbereen, Baltimore, Sherkin Island, Clear Island, Ballydehob, Schull, Whiddy Island, Mizen Head (See Photo above), Bantry, Sheeps Head, Glengarriff, Castletownbere, Bere Island, Dursey Island and finishing in Kenmare.
The following is a list of the top 20 Attractions and 'Things to See and Do' from Kinsale to Kenmare:
- Charles Fort – Ancient Star fort
- Old Head of Kinsale – Walks, Views and Golf
- Garretstown Beach – Surfing, swimming and walks
- Seven Heads Peninsula - Walks and Views
- Inchydoney Beach – Walks and Surfing
- Galley Head – Views and Fort
- Toe Head – Lighthouse and Fort
- Lough Hyne – guided night swimming with bioluminescent algae
- Sea Kayaking in the Atlantic
- Baltimore – Barbary Pirates and Whale Watching
- Ferry trip to Sherkin and Cape Clear Island
- Mizen Head and Barleycove Beach
- Sheeps Head Way Walking Trail and scenery
- Seefin Mountain and Viewpoint – Myth and Legend
- Whiddy and Garnish Island
- Beara Way Walking and Cycling Trail
- Hungry Hill Walk
- Bere Island
- Dursey Island and Cable Car
- Kenmare Bay Views, Gleninchaquin and Bonane
The Wild Atlantic Way is Irelands new long distance scenic driving route along the entire west coast of Ireland from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south. If you are looking for a holiday itinerary from a few days to several weeks, look no further as the Wild Atlantic Way route has it all. From cliff top views to great hikes and from historic cities to picture perfect coastal villages and some of the best surfing in the world, the Wild Atlantic Way drive caters for tourists of all ages and tastes. Slow down and experience the real Ireland.
- the Wild Atlantic Way is the longest coastal tourist route in the world at approximately 2,750 km (1,700 miles) in length with plenty more side routes and loops.
- You can join the Wild Atlantic Way at any number of points along its length, complete it in either direction and enjoy the many shorter side loops and dozens of attractions, walks, cycles, golf, fishing, surfing, swimming and places to stay and see along the Wild Atlantic Way.
- A map of the Wild Atlantic Way is shown below and you can also download the gpx file (GPS) for your cars Sat Nav or follow it using GPS on our FREE Travel Guide App called ActiveMe Ireland on iPhone and Android App
The Co. Cork stage of the Wild Atlantic Way is 470km long starting from the picture perfect town of Kinsale to the south of Cork City and ending in the Beara Peninsula near the town of Kenmare in Co. Kerry where the next stage starts. View the map and GPS directions on our Free App on iPhone and Android
If you need to Rent a Car to experience the Wild Atlantic Way then I would suggest visiting www.carhire.ie. If you find a better price elsewhere they will beat it.
This Wild Atlantic Way drive along Cork’s coast takes at least 2 – 4 days to complete. However with so much to see and do, you should try to spend at least 2 weeks on this stage to soak up views, the craic (fun) and give yourself time to do walks and other activities. Photos by Valerie O’Sullivan, ActiveMe and others.
Some of the best towns, villages and islands to visit on the Cork route include Kinsale, Clonakilty, Rosscarbery, Skibbereen, Baltimore, Sherkin Island, Clear Island, Ballydehob, Schull, Whiddy Island, Mizen Head (See Photo above), Bantry, Sheeps Head, Glengarriff, Castletownbere, Bere Island, Dursey Island and finishing in Kenmare.
The following is a list of the top 20 Attractions and ‘Things to See and Do’ from Kinsale to Kenmare:
- Charles Fort – Ancient Star fort
- Old Head of Kinsale – Walks, Views and Golf
- Garretstown Beach – Surfing, swimming and walks
- Seven Heads Peninsula – Walks and Views
- Inchydoney Beach – Walks and Surfing
- Galley Head – Views and Fort
- Toe Head – Lighthouse and Fort
- Lough Hyne – guided night swimming with bioluminescent algae
- Sea Kayaking in the Atlantic
- Baltimore – Barbary Pirates and Whale Watching
- Ferry trip to Sherkin and Cape Clear Island
- Mizen Head and Barleycove Beach
- Sheeps Head Way Walking Trail and scenery
- Seefin Mountain and Viewpoint – Myth and Legend
- Whiddy and Garnish Island
- Beara Way Walking and Cycling Trail
- Hungry Hill Walk
- Bere Island
- Dursey Island and Cable Car
- Kenmare Bay Views, Gleninchaquin and Bonane
The Wild Atlantic Way is Irelands new long distance scenic driving route along the entire west coast of Ireland from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south. If you are looking for a holiday itinerary from a few days to several weeks, look no further as the Wild Atlantic Way route has it all. From cliff top views to great hikes and from historic cities to picture perfect coastal villages and some of the best surfing in the world, the Wild Atlantic Way drive caters for tourists of all ages and tastes. Slow down and experience the real Ireland.
– the Wild Atlantic Way is the longest coastal tourist route in the world at approximately 2,750 km (1,700 miles) in length with plenty more side routes and loops.
– You can join the Wild Atlantic Way at any number of points along its length, complete it in either direction and enjoy the many shorter side loops and dozens of attractions, walks, cycles, golf, fishing, surfing, swimming and places to stay and see along the Wild Atlantic Way.
– A map of the Wild Atlantic Way is shown below and you can also download the gpx file (GPS) for your cars Sat Nav or follow it using GPS on our FREE Travel Guide App called ActiveMe Ireland on iPhone and Android App
