ADRIGOLE

Adrigole Bay - at the foot of Hungry Hill - click to enlarge
Adrigole, which commences shortly after leaving Glengarriff, is a beautiful, scattered village rich in history and natural scenery.  Looming to the north is Hungry Hill, the highest of the Caha Mountains and to the south is Bantry Bay.  The Adrigole coastline is varied, from a combination of rocky cliffs and outcrops to the shallow, peaceful inlet of Adrigole Harbour.  It boasts of having the tallest Waterfall in Ireland and the British Isles.  The natural surroundings of Adrigole make it a haven for hill walking, or cycling, along the small roads that hug the sides of the mountains. There is also a sailing centre based here.  

 

GLENGARRIFF

Garnish Island - click to enlarge

Glengarriff, the gateway to the Beara Peninsula from the south side has some of the most exquisite natural scenery in Ireland.  Plants from virutally every part of the world grow here due to the  mild currents of the Gulf Stream.  The Italian Gardens of Garnish Island, otherwise known as 'Paradise Garden',are a must to see.  Numerous boat ferries are always on hand to carry you the short distance from the mainland to where you will experience peace and tranquility at its best.