Harbours West Cork Ireland
Islands West Cork Ireland
A great choice of trips by Powerboat from Inish Beg
to the Harbours and Islands of West Cork
From Inish Beg - North
To Old Court - High Water (Cobh +15 minutes)
The nearest to Inish Beg, Old Court is a ten minute trip up the beautiful Ilen River. It was the main quay where cargo for Skibbereen was off loaded before being transferred into lighters or horse and cart. The tidal estuary from here to Skibbereen is very shallow and only navigable at high tide.
To Skibbereen
At high tide it is possible to reach the old landing stage at "The Bridge" right in the centre of the town. A restoration project is underway to put in a sewage system for the town and restore the landing steps. An organisation, "RIPPLE" (River Ilen Planning Project Liaison Executive) has commissioned a report for the regeneration and restoration of the Ilen River in the Skibbereen vicinity and work is to start shortly to clean up the river and restore some of the town's old quays. Longer term it is hoped to build a river walkway and a lake for boating activities.
From Inish Beg - South
To Baltimore - High Water (Cobh -15 minutes)
An extensive harbour with good anchorage; busy during the summer. A pontoon for visiting boats is present during the season. The attractive village of Baltimore boasts a sailing club and some good bars and restaurants.To Sherkin Island - High Water (Cobh -15 minutes)
The island is approximately 5km long and 2.5km wide with approximately 100 permanent residents. A pier, a pontoon below the Islanders Rest Hotel and a landing slip a short distance to the east. Good sandy beaches and walks exist and the two bars on this island are full of good cheer and (sometimes) music. There is a 15th Century well preserved Franciscan Friary near the slip. Sherkin can also be reached by ferry which operates year round.
To Cape Clear Island - High Water (Cobh -25 minutes)
A beautiful hilly island, 5km by 2km has two harbours. North Harbour is the safest. Nearby there is a shop, bar, petrol and water. A steep climb out of the harbour is rewarded with great views of Sherkin and Long islands. There is a permanent population of c.140 persons and the island is Irish speaking. There is also a well known bird observatory on the island.
The Islands of Roaring Water Bay
Heir Island
With a population of 10, a pier, a fine sandy beach, a shop and a restaurant, Heir is a popular destination. There is a sister pier (Cunnamore) a few hundred metres away on the mainland.Catalogues/Sandy/Spanish/Mannin/Skeam East/Skeam West/Horse/Castle/Calf East/Calf Middle/Calf West/Carthys/Goat
These are all small islands, mostly uninhabited, some with pier or slipways. Most were inhabited until the 1940's.
Ballydehob - High Water (Cobh - 25 minutes)
A lively village with a substantial dock that should only be approached in a dingy on a rising tide due to shallowness.Rossbrin Cove
There is a slip that dries out at low tide. The remains of a fine McCarthy Castle are by the shoreline.Long Island
There is a pier and ten permanent inhabitants on this elongated island of 4km in length and .5km wide. Like many of the nearby islands it is virtually treeless.
Schull
An attractive town with a quay and a pontoon. Schull gets quite congested in the summer. There is talk of a marina. Good shops and bars in the town.Colla
A new pier northwest of Goat Island and servicing Long Island Ferry.For more details:
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