Breathtaking scenery

Exciting coastline

Activities galore

Charming village

Off to the islands

Night-time pubs & restaurants

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Baltimore provides a brilliant and unique setting for family trips, activity weekends, midweek get-aways, weddings, parties & corporate events.

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Approximate distances from Baltimore

Cork Airport & Ferry port 100km - 90minsKillarney 100km - 90minsBantry 30km - 40minsSkibbereen 12km - 15mins

FESTIVALSFESTIVALSHeritage Festival (April)

Fiddle Fair (May)

Seafood & Wooden Boat Festival (May)

O’Driscoll Clan Midsummer Festival (June)

Sherkin Island Regatta (July)

Baltimore Regatta (August)

Cape Clear Regatta (August)

Baltimore Angling Festival (August)

Storytelling Festival Cape Clear (September)

Welcome to BaltimoreThe charming coastal village of Baltimore is situated on one of the most south-westerly points of Ireland, renowned for its attractive landscapes, unspoiled coast lines and Carbery’s One Hundred Isles.

The unique location of “our Square” is where locals and visitors meet for a chat and a drink, to unwind and relax, while enjoying most beautiful views over the peaceful harbour.

There’s no place like it !

WATER-BASED ACTIVITIESWATER-BASED ACTIVITIES1. Sailing2. Diving3. Deep Sea Angling4. Snorkelling5. Swimming6. Boat Hire7. Whale, Dolphin & Seal Watching8. Kayaking9. High speed boat rides

TRIPS & TOURSTRIPS & TOURS10. Sherkin Island11. Cape Clear Island12. Heir Island13. Fastnet Lighthouse14. Tours of Carbery 100 Isles15. Lough Hyne Trips16. River Trips17. Twilight Tours

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LAND-BASED ACTIVITIESLAND-BASED ACTIVITIES18. Walking19. Playground20. Lifeboat Station21. Prehistoric Sites22. Beacon23. Visit to Gardens24. Visit Dún na Séad Castle25. West Cork Art Centre, Skibbereen26. Skibbereen Heritage Centre

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LOUGH HYNE & BARLOGUE CREEKLOUGH HYNE & BARLOGUE CREEK27. Walking 28. Climbing Knockomagh Hill29. Swimming30. Bird Watching31. Kayaking32. Snorkelling

SHOPPING & PAMPER YOURSELFSHOPPING & PAMPER YOURSELF33. Local Craft & Knitwear34. Skibbereen Town & Market 35. Beautician, Massage & Hairdresser36. Grocery & Newsagent

ENTERTAINMENT & FOODENTERTAINMENT & FOOD37. Traditional Music38. Concerts & Gigs39. Set Dancing40. Bar Food41. Family Restaurants42. Traditional Irish Food43. Gourmet Restaurants

DAY TRIPSDAY TRIPS44. Mizen Head - Visitor Centre45. Ring of Beara46. Bantry House and Gardens47. Castletownshend, Union Hall and Glandore48. Schull Planetarium49. Drumbeg Stone Circle50. Lissard Garden Skibbereen

There are many lovely walks in and around Baltimore. Whichever way you head, be it past the Dún na Séad Castle, the RNLI lifeboat station, the Beacon, Spain tower & deserted village, gardens, Ringarogy Island, Lough Hyne or the hills round and about, you’ll have a great time.

ON THE WATER THE ISLANDS LOUGH HYNE

FASTNET ROCK

Because of its maritime tradition, Baltimore is well known as the Water Activities Capital of Ireland.

Sub-tropical fl ora and fauna fl orish under the infl uence of the warm Gulf Stream. Activities to be enjoyed by the whole family include sailing, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and diving, with spectacular scenery, unpolluted waters and wrecks galore.

There’s sea angling for everything from mackerel to tuna. Baltimore is especially well known for its shark and common skate fi shing, both of which can produce a fi sh of well over 100 lbs (50 kg) in weight.

Hire a self-drive boat and be independent for a pleasant cruise around the harbour or a picnic on a beautiful sandy beach or cove nearby.

The varied bird life includes some rare members of the shearwater, petrel, skua and gull families. Sometimes these can be seen from the shore, notably from Cape Clear, but the best view is from a boat where there is also the chance of seeing whales, dolphins, basking sharks, seals or even a leatherback turtle.

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Nestling within a fold of hills 5 km away from Baltimore, Lough Hyne (Ine) is a place of peaceful serenity, steeped in local folklore and home to a unique eco system which sustains a huge variety of marine plants and animals. Connected to the sea via a narrow tidal channel, known as the Rapids. A climb up Mount Knockamagh Hill rewards with stunning panoramic views. It’s a great place to go for a swim, bird & seal watching or a leisurely wander along the western shore towards Barlogue Creek.

Sherkin IslandSherkin IslandOnly 10 minutes ferry crossing from Baltimore, the island offers tranquil beauty with breathtaking landscapes and stunning clean golden beaches. Leisurely walks past Franciscan Abbey, O’Driscoll Castle ruin, Old Light House and art displays.

Heir IslandHeir IslandA little piece of heaven, tucked away in a corner of Roaringwater Bay. An idyllic location for a family picnic on a necklace of wonderful, sheltered sandy beaches. 20 minutes ferry from Baltimore

Cape Clear IslandCape Clear IslandIreland’s most southerly Gaeltacht island lies a 45 minutes trip from Baltimore. Wild romantic scenery with heather, gorse and wild fl owers covering steep rugged hills, sparkling harbours and spectacular cliffs, all contributing to the island’s unspoilt charm. Many historic sites and a birdwatchers paradise.

The Fastnet Lighthouse sticks up out of the Atlantic like a fi nger pointing at the heavens, and marks Ireland’s most southerly point. It is considered one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world and remains the tallest and widest in Ireland or Great Britain. Take a boat trip or guided tour to visit this very famous “Carrig Aonar” (lonely rock).

R595 Skibbereen

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The Square

Lough Hyne &Ballymacrown

Trafraska Beach

Beacon

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Hotel Hotel Casey’s of Baltimore Hotel 77 028 20197

Guest HouseGuest House Baltimore Townhouse 2929 028 20197Rolfs Country House 2828 028 20289The Corner House 1616 028 20143The Waterfront 1919 028 20600

Bed & BreakfastBed & BreakfastArd na Gaoithe (Cape Clear) 4444 028 39160Bushe’s 1717 028 20125Channel View 55 028 20440Fastnet House 1414 028 20515Horseshoe Cottage (Sherkin) 4141 028 20598The Old Post House 1212 028 20155Rathmore House 44 028 20362Roaringwater Lodge (Heir Island) 4545 028 38511The Slipway 2727 028 20134The Stone House 3131 028 20511

Hostel Hostel Top of the Hill 1010 028 20094

Self-CateringSelf-CateringBallymacrown Homestead 3737 028 20527Baltimore Self Catering 99 087 2576729Baltimore Holiday Homes 88 086 8145537Harbour View Apartments 23 23 028 20142Castle End House 2626 (087) 086 2738368Inish Beg Estate 11 028 21745Harbour Drive 3434 028 20300Lough Ine Cottages 3838 028 20341Mariner’s Cove Holiday Village 3232 028 20792O’Mahony’s Ardnagreena 22 028 20353Rolf’s Country House 2828 028 20289Sandy Island 88 028 20143The Slipway 2727 028 20134

Pubs / BarsPubs / BarsAlgiers Inn 1313 028 20145Bushe’s Bar 1717 028 20125Ciaran Danny Mikes (Cape Clear) 4343 028 39153Casey’s of Baltimore 77 028 20197Jacob’s Bar 2020 028 20900Jolly Roger (Sherkin) 4040 028 20379The Síbín 33 028 20383 RestaurantsRestaurantsCasey’s of Baltimore 77 028 20197Chez Youen Seafood 2222 028 20159Custom’s House 1111 028 20200The Glebe Café 66 028 20232La Jolie Brise Pizza, Grill 1818 028 20136Rolfs Restaurant & Wine Bar 2828 028 20289Síbín Restaurant 33 028 20383Sean Rua’s (Cape Clear) 4242 028 39099

Water-Based ActivitiesWater-Based ActivitiesAnna M Sailing Trips 028 20598Aquaventures (diving, snorkel & whale-watch) 31 31 028 20511Atlantic Boating (Boat Hire) 087 2351485Atlantic Sea Kayaking 028 21058Baltimore Diving Centre 3333 028 20300Baltimore Sailing Club 2424 028 20426Baltimore Sea Safari (coastal, seal & dolphin tours) 087 2409761Baltimore Yacht Charters (086) 087 2738368Cailin Óir Twilight Tours (Lough Hyne & Fastnet) 086 3465110Cape Clear Holiday Centre (whale-watch & Fastnet) 087 2680760Glenans Sailing School 3535 028 20154Heir Island Sailing School 4545 086 8192342Irish Water Sports (Inish Beg Estate) 1 1 028 21745Lady Reb Deep Sea Angling 086 3014971Liscannor Star (whale & dolphin watching) 087 7417204Mám an Óraigh (angling & coastal tours) 087 2447828Rooster Deep Sea Angling 086 8240642Ten Island Tours 087 2638470The Algerine Deep Sea Angling 086 1551033Whale Watch West Cork 086 1200027

Places to visitPlaces to visitDún na Séad Castle 1515 028 20735Glebe Gardens 66 028 20232 FerriesFerriesCape Clear Ferry Cailin Óir 086 3465110Cape Clear Ferry Naomh Ciarán II 087 2824008Heir Island Ferry M.V. Thresher 086 8092447Heir Island Ferry Miss Josephine 086 8887799Baltimore-Sherkin Island Ferry 028 20218Island Tripper (online ferry tickets) www.islandtripper.com

ShopsShopsAquaventures (dive & snorkel equipment) 3030 028 20511Atlantic Boating (Skibbereen) 028 22145Bebhinn Marten Knitwear (at Beacon Design) 22 028 20245Burke’s Tea & Coffee Shop (Heir Island) 45 45 086 8192342Cotters Gala (groceries & newsagent) 21 21 028 20106Island Crafts & Information Centre 25 25 028 20022

ServicesServicesBaltimore Taxi Services (Michael) 087 1317313Boat Storage & Trailer parking facilities 087 1317313Carol’s Hairdressing 36 36 028 20584Club Cleire (social & cultural centre) www.clubcleire.comCT Events / CT Weddings 028 20753Fr. Cashman Community Centre 3030La Mystique Beauty & Massage Salon 3939 086 1777470