Activities on Bere Island

Walking on Bere Island

Also known and part of the Beara Way Walk
Beautiful walks for your family.There are three routes and this spreads across a large part of the island.
West End Loop inc Ardnakinna lighthouse walk
Mid Island Loop inc Holy year cross & Gallan standing stone
East End Loop. Inc martello Towers

Lawrence Cove Marina

www.lawrencecovemarina.com

This is the only marina between Kinsale and Dingle.It is a family run private marina.It is protected in all weathers and is an ideal place to leave your boat.Also available craft shop.

Beaches

Cloughland Beach ,nice and sheltered with cobbled stones ,all you need is a shovel and bucket.
 Scart Beach ,A Must,a sandy cove peaceful, beautiful and serene and safe for the children ,you will stay there for hours.

Military Heritage

Because of its location, guarding Bantry Bay as well as its proximity to the naturally deep and sheltered Berehaven habour, it has long been regarded as a strategic location.At the height of  their Empire the British had a particular interest in the island,viewing it as an important link in the Empires defence chain.From their first notable contact  with the island in 1602,through their more formal set up herein 1797 until their final departure in 1938 the  islands history has been interminably linked with the British.

Bere Island Heritage Centre

The centre has an excellent exhibition that interprets, in an interesting way,the islands vast heritage. Its well worth a visit.

Cycling

Bere Island is the ideal place.Bikes are available for hire.

Orienteering
Championships 2008 held here.

Recreational Facilities

At present there is a new football field and dressing rooms being up-graded.

Boat Hire

Trips around the island
Angling
All can be arranged

Diving

Being an island offers great diving facilities having great shelter from all sides.

Sailing / Kayaking 

www.westcorksailing.com
Is located in Adrigole and comes  highly recommended. Courses available for adults,children and groups.
At present we  are trying to get a course in Bere Island for the summer.we will keep you up-dated.

Entertainment

There is one shop & post office: Murphy’s shop.
Two Pubs: Dessies, O Sullivans
Two Restaurants; Kitty’s Café, The Outlook
Craft shop: At the Marina.