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Sheepshead Peninsula

Bantry, Ireland
353 27 61226
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Bantry
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Gomersal
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Touring this peninsular is a lovely way to spend a day.

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Cotswolds, England
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Don't tell everyone; this is a very special, quiet place; with stunning views

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Kinsale
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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This is such a beautiful place. The scenery is magnificent, the variety of walks is excellent and if the weather is good you can see for miles. Just one example of what a beautiful country we live in.

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chicago
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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We went out to the Sheepshead Peninsula on a whim. It was an interesting drive out to the end of the peninsula, with the usual twisting, turning, narrow roads. Once we reached the end of the road, we hiked the rest of the way out to the point to see the lighthouse. It was a very nice hike and well... More

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essex
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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some of the best walking we've done- brilliant ridge walk- stunning scenery

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Basildon, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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I had to take a drive out as I was literally on the peninsula. Breathtaking views all round!

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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Wonderful exillerating walk and coastal views, wrap up warm!

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Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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Truly worth driving up. We had a lovely piece of Apple Pie at the top; sat outside and talked to Odie (the resident sea gull!). He loves being hand fed!

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cork
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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fantastic views the scenery is breathe taking, its a great way to see west cork. their are a lot of different walks around the sheeps head which are suitable for every fitness level.

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Cobh, Ireland
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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If you're driving, you'll be speechless at the breath-taking scenery. A must see - bring a picnic, find some shelter (from the sun:) )and be amazed.

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