We are situated a mere 5 minutes from Waterville Golf Links which is over 100 years old and is rated among the top 5 courses in Ireland and the top 20 links courses in the world. Recent visitors to the course are Tiger Woods, and Mark O'Meara.
The newly completed Skellig Bay Golf course is also a mere 5 minutes away from our B&B. Ron Kirby of the Old Head of Kinsale is the designer of this new course. Ron has worked with Robert Trent Jones, Gary Player, and later with Jack Nicklaus in Mount Juliet.
The opening holes are built on hilly terrain around the meandering Fionnglassa River, and the back nine works towards the cliff overlooking Ballinskelligs below. |
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Lough Currane is within walking distance of Clifford's B&B and is known for its enormous runs of seatrout throughout July and August. You can enjoy the lake either by driving or walking the road which skirts its southern shores or by boating and visiting some of the many interesting islands on the lake. The lake is known for stocks of salmon and sea trout.
Church Island with its 12th century church and ruins of earlier monastic settlement is of particular interest.
There are numerous other lakes within ten miles of Waterville such as: Lough Derriana, Cloonaghlin, Namona, and Lough na Capaill. |
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The Cummeragh
The cummeragh drains a catchment of 46 square miles, including ten loughs into lough currane. Water levels on the five-mile stretch of river hold well for several days after a spate. Producing occasional spring salmon, the river is better known for summer grilse fishing that extends through to the end of September.
The Inny River and Valley
The catchment is a long narrow mountain valley of some 47 square miles, and the fishing, which can be excellent, is usually confined to about 8 hours following a spate. Regarded mainly as a grilse fishery, it also gets a run of good seatrout from april and smaller fish throughout the summer.
Clifford's B&B will gladly organise Ghillies/Boat Hire for you locally.
Hill walking
At over 200km, the Kerry Way is one of Ireland's longest signposted walking trail and also one of the most popular. The trail starts and finishes in the busy tourist destination of Killarney. Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, the Kerry Way goes anti-clockwise, passing through some of the most isolated and dramatic countryside in the country.
Whilst Kerry is renowned for having the highest mountains in Ireland, the Kerry Way avoids the higher peaks and opts for the lower reaches of mountain ridges. The trail is intended to quickly progress through a variety of different landscapes and experiences, giving the walker a wider appreciation for the county. For more information on The Kerry Way Click Here
As well as the Kerry Way we have numerous local Walks to enjoy. Click Here to See Some of our Walks.
Cycling
The Skellig Region is one of Ireland's favourite cycling areas. A mystical journey awaits you as you breeze through unspoilt countryside, by passing ancient ruins and castles, quaint farmhouses and colourful villages.
Discover the magic for yourself of cycling along quiet country roads, breathing in fresh country air, with the most spectacular landscape as a backdrop. The region's roads are amongst the quietest and most scenic in Ireland.
There are a range of established and signposted cycling routes available. These routes have been mapped and signposted and avoid the main roads as much as possible. The regions best known - and longest cycle route is the Ring of Kerry Cycle Route. The entire journey is 216km with 74km of the route on main roads and 143km of the route on minor roads. The entire journey is signposted. Click Here for more info.
The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, stand aloof in the Atlantic Ocean some 12 km southwest of Valentia Island, County Kerry.
These Skellig islands are world-famous, each in its own right: Skellig Michael is known throughout the world of archaeology as the site of a well-preserved monastic outpost of the Early Christian period - now designated a World Heritage Site; Small Skellig is equally renowned in matters of ornithology as the home of some 27,000 pairs of gannets - the second largest colony of such seabirds in the world.
Abbie can organise trips to the Skelligs for you or your group -weather dependant. |
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Bird Watching
Guided walks take you around various locations around Cahersiveen. The Guide is Eddie McCormick of Direen and he will also give you a great insight into local history as well as the wildlife and flora of the area.
Guided walks normally take place on the last Saturday of every month,meeting point outside Cahersiveen Library at 11am.
Other Amenities
