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Lough Hyne

Skibbereen, Ireland
353-21-427-3251
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Skibbereen
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Bodies of Water
Most recent review
- 11 Apr 2012
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Cork
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

A cafe would have been nice to have a coffee and take in the view!!

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Clonakilty
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

This is a truly stunning place, swimming or Kayaking in the lake, amazing walks around the lake or up Lough Hyne hill

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Skibbereen, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

a wonderfull place to visit it is worth the visit walkers and so unspoiled

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Cork, Ireland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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My friend brought us here and we found it really quite and peaceful. nice for a long walk around the lake

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cork
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

This lough has lovely scenery and is a very popular spot with scuba divers and sailing groups, while it is host to several stunning walks.

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Clonakilty
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Snorkel, kayak, or just walk by the water. Go to the Skibbereen Center first.

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Cork, Cork, Ireland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Don't forget your camera, beauliful scenery at this lake, worth the trip, loved it. - and the sun shone

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Skibbereen, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

really liked the whole place, very calm place for a nice walk!

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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

A little piece of heaven! Climb the hill for an amazing view!

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Cork, Ireland
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Part of the West Cork Tourist Trail, worth a look.

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