The coastal village of Ballyheigue may be small, but it holds many attractions for visitors. It's ideal for a beach holiday, being blessed with wide golden sands that curve all round the bay from Banna Strand to Kerry Head, with clean, safe water for swimming. Ballyheigue Bay is one of south-west Ireland's great surfing spots, also enjoyed by windsurfers and kitesurfers. Anglers may hope to catch bass, flounder, pollock and mackerel around these parts. There's fun and games for all the family during the village's annual summer festival week, with one highlight being horse racing on the beach - a popular event that's held again as part of the New Year celebrations. Another fascinating attraction for children is the Maritime Centre, whose displays include a whale skeleton. Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club boasts a particularly beautiful course set in wooded parkland surrounding an early 19th Century ruined castle, with views of the bay and Brandon Mountain. Ballyheigue is an ideal base for walkers and cyclists, with a variety of scenic cliff and mountain routes to explore nearby, and drivers are conveniently placed to visit some of the county's most breath-taking sights, not least the Dingle Peninsula and the Lakes of Killarney.
Places to Stay near Ballyheigue
Warpool Court Hotel (197.62 miles)
TYF Eco Hotel (198.12 miles)
Attached to a converted 19th century windmill in rural St. David's, this homely and environmentally conscious hotel is an ideal base for a range of outdoor activities. Situated just off a ... More
Felindre Cottages (200.32 miles)
It is just five minutes walk through the fields to the Coastal Path and the picturesque fishing ... More | visit website
Quality Cottages (201.54 miles)
Lochmeyler Farm Guest House (203.47 miles)
Y-Grisiau-Tri-Deg-Naw (206.41 miles)
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Just yards from an award winning sandy beach with rock pools at low tide, this attractive and very comfortable property is perfect for family holidays. Broad Haven ... More
Cuffern Manor (206.92 miles)
Ty-Hendre (206.95 miles)
Ty-Hendre is a superbly appointed cottage which sleeps 4, is situated just a couple of miles out of Fishguard and with lovely pastoral surroundings. The owners have created a delightful conservation area within the 5 ... More | visit website
Ferryboat Inn and Restaurant (207.13 miles)
Offering quality en suite rooms and forecourt parking, 500 metres from Fishguard ferry port, this is the nearest accommodation provider to Europcar and Hertz car hire, ideal for visiting Pembrokeshire. The 4-star ... More
Hope and Anchor Inn (207.24 miles)
Fine Food and Comfortable Rooms and the doorstep of the Fishguard Cork Irish Ferry and pembrokeshire National Park ... MoreBrit Quote: |
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