Talisker Lodge,Glengarriff

Adrigole village is an unimposing little village on the main glengarriff- Castletown Berehaven road.The Beara Way walking route contours the slopes of Hungry Hill above Castletown Berehaven before coming down through the town itself. The Way is a circular route that covers the entire peninsula.
It can be accessed at any point along its route and can be used for short or hard day walks or for multi-day walks. It mainly follows mountain tracks and old roads.It goes through the principal towns
and villages and also safely into wild and remote places in the
foothills of the mountains. It passes close to many marvellous archaeological sites and there is glorious scenery all the way.
The Allihies to Eyeries road dates from a time when roads fitted themselves to the landscapes through which they passed. This road bends to every curve in the hillside, submits to every hollow and crawls up and over every hill. It forces motorists to go at a pace that allows the countryside to be properly appreciated.

Garinish is just around the Northern side of Dursey Head.( not to be confused with Garnish island). It is a calm, peaceful place, contrasting with the wild cliffs of the headland. The Beara Way walking route passes through this delightful area. On even the wildest day, the quay and the White Strand are protected from the great waves of the Atlantic by the bulwark of Garnish Island and Long Island.
Dursey Sound is a rugged place of high cliffs and breaking waves. The island looks deceptively near. The Sound is narrow but even on the mildest day it is ravaged by fierce currents and tidal flows, which made the island difficult to access until it was connected to the mainland by cable car in December 1969. The trip across, high above the threatening Sound, is, of course, commonplace to those who do it regularly but among visitors there is always a feeling of excitement as they board the cable car for the journey. Ironically,the adventure of the cable car journey, that makes the island more accessible than ever before, diverts many visitors from exploring the island itself. Sadly, they miss out on an unforgettable experience, the wonderful attractions of the island itself.

Bere Island has an almost magical attraction. It's small area,10KM long and 4KM wide, holds great riches of archeology, history, Gaelic sport, music and, most importantly, friendly people. The Beara Way walking route crosses the highest point Knockanallig at 258M. Get over to the island and explore it! It is the Beara Peninsula in microcosm. The island is served by two ferries.
(1) At the East end of the island: from the pier in Beal Lough on the mainland to the quay in Lawrence Cove on Bere Island. This ferry is signposted on the main Castletown Berehaven- Glengarriff road.
(2) At the West end of the island:from Castletown Berehaven on the mainland to the pier sheltered by the Sheep Islands.