Unique things to do in Cork

You can come up to our base in the Galtee Moutains (one hour drive from Cork City) and we will ride the bikes around the Galtee Castle Woods and then up into the mountains and then Hike into the Galtee Mountains, the highest inland mountain range in Ireland. The bikes are Rad Rhino fat tyre electric bikes with plenty of torque to help you up the hills and enjoy the downhills. I will share my knowledge of the local area while we cruise the trails and hike in the mountain. We will picnic with a hot drink and healthy food in the mountains with beautiful views. We also have accommodation available in a wooden yurt or a converted horse truck. Both can sleep up to 4 people each. https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/5239784 https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/20274465 Other things to note Snacks, drinks and wet weather gear. Sturdy boots, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.

Alpacas take to trekking quite easily. They walk in a line, one behind the other on a head collar and lead rope. Our guided treks start at the alpacas' barn and ascend into the forest. Each trek lasts about 1.5 hours. The walk itself is at a very leisurely pace, and is not at all strenuous. PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM AGE 12 YEARS, no baby carriers (and all guests must speak English). When you arrive on site, the alpacas will be grazing, and we will call them in using their yellow food bucket! Simon and I will introduce you to the alpacas whist getting them ready with head collars and leads. We will have a brief health & safety chat, as well as give you some idea of what to expect and some pointers so you can interact with your alpaca. We will also introduce you to all of their individual quirks and personalities. Alpacas are not able to carry packs or people, so they will accompany us as we walk the forest trail. We try not to let them stop to nibble grass for long periods. Half-way around the walk, we release the alpacas in an enclosed area, so we can feed them treats, and you can get very close and intimate with them. They will love you when we give you the apples and carrots to feed them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your visit. When we return to the farm, we will finish with a fibre and spinning demonstration.

We will walk around the farm for about 2 hours. This is a hill farm so involves a bit of hill walking. We will see our sheep and feed them if winter time (they live solely on grass in the summer time), You will most likely see our Chickens if they are not busy doing other chicken stuff. You will also see some wonderful scenery on the walk. We will visit the Peat Bog where we used to cut turf for the fire and hear about the diversity of plants that grow on the bog. You will hear the larks serenading us on our walk. A rare enough experience in these days. We have a number of Archaeological sites on the farm which we also visit. We will see our Fairy Fort and our Standing stone. If you like this experience but the scheduled time and date does not suit, please message me and we might be able to schedule a time that does. Other things to note Walk is on a hill sheep farm so we don't allow dogs. The walk is on average mountain land sometimes wet, good walking boots/shoes and raingear needed. Be prepared to walk up to 2 hours. Enjoy !

Top-rated outdoor tour in County Kerry/on the Ring of Kerry! #SupportsIrishFarmers ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ Private message host for bookings/private tours OR use the “REQUEST AVAILABILITY” feature to get a tour at a time that suits you. WE ARE FLEXIBLE. ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ This is not your standard tour - it is a fully interactive, hands-on, REAL and unforgettable experience. You'll see Irish farming shown exactly as it is...highs, lows, and everything in-between! You'll be outdoors viewing Rose (an expert sheepdog) in action. She is trained to herd up a flock of wild mountain sheep. Once she is finished, you get up close and personal to the sheep. You can feel their strength and size. Throughout the tour, lifelong farmers Sinead & Tim provide facts and authentic insight into sheep farming and Ireland in general. This experience is a great opportunity to meet the locals & try to understand a different lifestyle than your own. Also a good photo opportunity. ————— Other things: ▪1hr duration ▪Cash or card payments accepted in person ▪If the weather is bad, we can move the tour indoors ▪Book our cute farm cottage https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/13388873

I will meet you at the marina on the Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven. For those interested in doing a fishing trip I will supply all the necessary equipment. If you are keen sea angler your welcome to bring along your own gear and bait. I will supply bait, mackerel/rag worm. We will fish in or close to the harbour entrance depending on weather conditions. The fish we can expect to catch mackerel, pollock, dog fish, conger eels, thorn back ray, codling, whiting, etc. Guests will have at least 4 hours fishing. For harbour sightseening trips we will leave Crosshaven pier and head our the right side of the harbour out towards Roche's Point and back in the left side of the harbour. I will stop along the way telling you about the history of the various places of interest. There are old forts, Spike island prison, Cobh town, Monkstown to be seen and talked about. I will provide a nice cup of tea / coffee and nibbles when we stop at some place along the way. Both of these trips will be very personal and informative. I will try to answer and help you any way I can. I can assure my guests that they will really enjoy this experience. Other things to note This experience is suitable for adults or children over the age of 8. I'm sorry but I don't have access on to the boat if your a wheel chair user. Check out youtube clip klozme fishing with fergus for an idea what this experience will be like.

Carrauntoohil is Ireland's highest mountain, with 1,038 metres of height (3,405 feet). It's a strenuous walk ideal for a person with a good fitness level, hill walking experience & hiking boots. ITINERARY: Distance of 13 km. Total ascent 950 metres. Duration 6+ hours. I will meet with my hiking group at 10:00 at Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Trail Head & Car Park. Carrauntoohil Coffee Hut at the car park (Summer) for coffee. After checking gear and supplies we will hit the trail with an easy pace. On our way, perhaps we meet sheep, we watch the birds soar, we smell the gorse flower (May) as we walk into Hag’s Glen for one hour before our first rest at the base of the Hag’s Tooth. We then prepare for the summit and the actual climb, with short scrambles and steep climb we will head via O’Shea's Gully. Setting off, as we rise higher and higher we are greeted with better and better views, we experience more pleasure than pain. When we finally arrive at the summit we are awestruck by the views, the best in Ireland in a clear day. We can see the entire County of Kerry, the Black Valley, Dingle Peninsula, West Cork, even the Atlantic Ocean. Priceless!! With our well deserved rest, refreshed and elated it's time to descend taking our time, and being extra careful we work our way down via Devil’s Ladder, or Zig-Zag path; or Heaven's Gate depending on weather conditions and safety.

You can come up to our base in the Galtee Moutains (one hour drive from Cork City) and we will ride the bikes around the Galtee Castle Woods and then up into the mountains and then Hike into the Galtee Mountains, the highest inland mountain range in Ireland. The bikes are Rad Rhino fat tyre electric bikes with plenty of torque to help you up the hills and enjoy the downhills. I will share my knowledge of the local area while we cruise the trails and hike in the mountain. We will picnic with a hot drink and healthy food in the mountains with beautiful views. We also have accommodation available in a wooden yurt or a converted horse truck. Both can sleep up to 4 people each. https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/5239784 https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/20274465 Other things to note Snacks, drinks and wet weather gear. Sturdy boots, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.

Alpacas take to trekking quite easily. They walk in a line, one behind the other on a head collar and lead rope. Our guided treks start at the alpacas' barn and ascend into the forest. Each trek lasts about 1.5 hours. The walk itself is at a very leisurely pace, and is not at all strenuous. PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM AGE 12 YEARS, no baby carriers (and all guests must speak English). When you arrive on site, the alpacas will be grazing, and we will call them in using their yellow food bucket! Simon and I will introduce you to the alpacas whist getting them ready with head collars and leads. We will have a brief health & safety chat, as well as give you some idea of what to expect and some pointers so you can interact with your alpaca. We will also introduce you to all of their individual quirks and personalities. Alpacas are not able to carry packs or people, so they will accompany us as we walk the forest trail. We try not to let them stop to nibble grass for long periods. Half-way around the walk, we release the alpacas in an enclosed area, so we can feed them treats, and you can get very close and intimate with them. They will love you when we give you the apples and carrots to feed them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your visit. When we return to the farm, we will finish with a fibre and spinning demonstration.

AUTHENTIC SHEEP FARM EXPERIENCE -RING OF KERRY #SupportsIrishFarmers 300+ five star reviews. Highly rated tours IG//FB @HiddenHillsWaterville •••••••••••••••••••••• Just like human babies, lambs need regular feeds of milk but not all lambs are looked after by their mothers. In this experience, you’ll be; 1. Hands-on bottle-feeding adorable newborn lambs (and getting cuddles!) 2. Up close and personal with the older sheep, learning about them too! This tour is on a real working farm. It offers an informational, yet informal fun and cute experience. Farmer Sinead aims to answer every question and provide you with an authentic insight into Ireland. You'll witness first-hand how much love and care Irish animals get. This is a wholesome experience, suitable for ALL ages and abilities. The farm is located in one of the most scenic areas of co. Kerry, 10 minutes’ drive from Waterville. Just under an hour from Killarney. BOOK NOW!!! OTHER STUFF: ▪ 1-hour experience - 1 pm daily. ▪ Bathroom/hand washing facility on site. ▪ Spaces are limited to ten places each day. Early booking is advisable. ▪There are 3 friendly dogs on the farm. Your own dogs are sadly not welcome. ▪Please note, for medical reasons, this tour is unsuitable for women who are pregnant.

We offer a unique opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland on horseback. Our spectacular mountain rides have provided riders with some amazing experiences over the years. All our rides are accompanied by me personally. I will guide you and your horse safely along the dazzling mountain scenery and through wide open countryside. With the Boggeragh Mountains as a backdrop, the Blackwater at your feet and the picturesque Horse Capital town of Millstreet only 2 miles away, it is a great experience. From half hour to 3 hours. Other times can be arranged just message us. Our native irish ponies and horses are all very well behaved and well schooled. Some experience is better. Other things to note Some experience with horses is helpful but not essential.

At full moon there are about six nights with potential for sufficient light for trail hiking. Moonlight hike on a mountain trail in the Glenbeigh area. We may need to change to the night before or the night after, depending on weather and clear sky. What to bring: hiking boots/shoes, rain jacket, a drink and snack, torch or flashlight (for emergencies).

During this experience you will watch an Irish dance performance by your instructor, before they take you up to the floor where you will learn the basics of Irish dancing, learn your first dances to the music and have fun with friends.

The Gaelic Games Experience seeks to introduce participants to the skills of the games of hurling and Gaelic Football in a 2 hour session. We first briefly introduce the history of the two games and their place in Irish culture for 10 minutes. We then conduct a brief warm up for 5 minutes before fitting the participants with the required gear for the first game, hurling. We introduce the skills of the games gradually and play lots of fun mini games to keep a gently competitive atmosphere. After 50 minutes of hurling, we have a brief water and snack break before moving on to football. We follow a similar pattern as with the hurling activity with a mix of learning skills and mini games. We finish with some photo opportunities and some information regarding live games which the participants can attend and where participants can join a club of these games in their local areas. Other things to note The activity will require a certain level of movement but it will be conducted in a relaxed pace with no obligation to take part in every activity and loads of time for breaks.

We will walk around the farm for about 2 hours. This is a hill farm so involves a bit of hill walking. We will see our sheep and feed them if winter time (they live solely on grass in the summer time), You will most likely see our Chickens if they are not busy doing other chicken stuff. You will also see some wonderful scenery on the walk. We will visit the Peat Bog where we used to cut turf for the fire and hear about the diversity of plants that grow on the bog. You will hear the larks serenading us on our walk. A rare enough experience in these days. We have a number of Archaeological sites on the farm which we also visit. We will see our Fairy Fort and our Standing stone. If you like this experience but the scheduled time and date does not suit, please message me and we might be able to schedule a time that does. Other things to note Walk is on a hill sheep farm so we don't allow dogs. The walk is on average mountain land sometimes wet, good walking boots/shoes and raingear needed. Be prepared to walk up to 2 hours. Enjoy !

Top-rated outdoor tour in County Kerry/on the Ring of Kerry! #SupportsIrishFarmers ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ Private message host for bookings/private tours OR use the “REQUEST AVAILABILITY” feature to get a tour at a time that suits you. WE ARE FLEXIBLE. ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘ This is not your standard tour - it is a fully interactive, hands-on, REAL and unforgettable experience. You'll see Irish farming shown exactly as it is...highs, lows, and everything in-between! You'll be outdoors viewing Rose (an expert sheepdog) in action. She is trained to herd up a flock of wild mountain sheep. Once she is finished, you get up close and personal to the sheep. You can feel their strength and size. Throughout the tour, lifelong farmers Sinead & Tim provide facts and authentic insight into sheep farming and Ireland in general. This experience is a great opportunity to meet the locals & try to understand a different lifestyle than your own. Also a good photo opportunity. ————— Other things: ▪1hr duration ▪Cash or card payments accepted in person ▪If the weather is bad, we can move the tour indoors ▪Book our cute farm cottage https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/13388873

Join us for a cycling excursion in Cork City. We'll take full advantage of the parks, riverside pathways, and cycle lanes in the city. We will show you the rich history of the city, some of its beautiful parks, and a few of Cork’s hidden secrets. Sample the rich history of Cork City, stretching from before the Viking era to its present-day bustle. As you cycle through the parks and riverside paths, you will see as much nature as an urban area can support. Cork boasts over 30 bridges and over 20 church spires. See how many you can count as you travel through this beautiful city by the Lee. After this excursion, you will be fully oriented in the city and will know the top bars and restaurants to visit as you continue your stay. Other things to note Wear practical and comfortable clothing. Wear a bright / reflective outer layer.

On this tour - I will meet the group/individual(s) and take them on a tour of the best local traditional pubs Cork has to offer. Including pubs with live music/traditional Irish music and absolute hidden gems. This tour includes some talking points of Cork History, all while having a pint! All pubs are within walking distance.

I will meet you at the marina on the Hugh Coveney Pier in Crosshaven. For those interested in doing a fishing trip I will supply all the necessary equipment. If you are keen sea angler your welcome to bring along your own gear and bait. I will supply bait, mackerel/rag worm. We will fish in or close to the harbour entrance depending on weather conditions. The fish we can expect to catch mackerel, pollock, dog fish, conger eels, thorn back ray, codling, whiting, etc. Guests will have at least 4 hours fishing. For harbour sightseening trips we will leave Crosshaven pier and head our the right side of the harbour out towards Roche's Point and back in the left side of the harbour. I will stop along the way telling you about the history of the various places of interest. There are old forts, Spike island prison, Cobh town, Monkstown to be seen and talked about. I will provide a nice cup of tea / coffee and nibbles when we stop at some place along the way. Both of these trips will be very personal and informative. I will try to answer and help you any way I can. I can assure my guests that they will really enjoy this experience. Other things to note This experience is suitable for adults or children over the age of 8. I'm sorry but I don't have access on to the boat if your a wheel chair user. Check out youtube clip klozme fishing with fergus for an idea what this experience will be like.

You lead an alpaca on a guided walk on a scenic coastal route all the way to the sea. At the beginning Benjamin will give you some detailed information about alpacas and their habits and characters and an overall introduction into handling and leading them. Then, guided by Benjamin, you lead an alpaca on a scenic coastal tour down to the sea and back. The tour takes 2 hours and usually includes a little break at a small beach. There will be plenty of chance to take beautiful pictures all the way. You can also meet and possibly pet, sheep, lambs, horses and turkeys as you will walk through the fields and enjoy the views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with the Rabbit Islands, High Island, Low Islands and the Cliffs all the way to Galley Head in sight.

Beenkeragh is the second-highest peak in Ireland at 1,008 metres (3,300 ft). This strenuous walk is ideal for a person with a good fitness level. I will meet with my hiking group at 10:00 at Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Trail Head & Car Park. Carrauntoohil Coffee Hut at the car park for packed lunch or coffee. After checking gear, we will start out our walk. Itinerary: Distance of 14 km. Total climbing 1000 metres. Duration 7 hours. On our approach to the mountain we walk into Hag’s Glen for one hour before our first rest, with some scrambling we reach the base of the Hag’s Tooth at 500 metres high. We then prepare for the summit and the actual climb, with short scrambles and steep climb we will head up via the corrie between Knockbrinnea and Hag’s Tooth Ridge. From the top we can see the finest views of Beenkeragh Ridge which join to Carrauntoohil within a distance of 1,000 metres, and the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula. After lunch break at the summit, If the weather is very good (good visibility, no wind, rain, cold) on the way down the route would be via Beenkeragh Ridge and Carrauntoohil. Option: In poor weather conditions descent to Lisleibane via the northern slopes of Knockbrinnea with amazing views toward Dingle Peninsula and The Atlantic Ocean all the way down.