Family things to do near Allihies, Co. Cork

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Allihies Copper Mine Tour

Open dates vary · Check official times Cork 4 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe remains of mine related buildings litter the Allihies landscape.

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Allihies Copper Mine Museum

Open dates vary · Check official times Allihies · Cork 4 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAllihies Copper Mine Museum tells the story of the lives of the miners and the technologies they employed, using interactive media as well as original exhibits.

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Allihies - North Engine Loop

Open dates vary · Check official times Allihies · Cork 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAllihies - North Engine Loop is a 7.2 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.

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Dzogchen Beara Buddhist Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Allihies · Cork 14 min drive Check price
AgesSuits all agesAllow1-2 hoursSettingMostly outdoorBookingNo booking needed

Why it matchesExplore coastal meadows, relax in gardens and enjoy ocean views at this cliffside Buddhist centre with a café.

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Dursey Boat Trips

Open dates vary · Check official times Cork 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesEmbrace the wild and rugged beauty of the Beara Peninsula with Dursey Boat Trips.

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Dursey Island Cable Car

Open dates vary · Check official times Dursey Island · Cork 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesA 10 minute trip that offers a truly singular experience as Ireland's only cable car and the only cable car that crosses open seawater in all of Europe.

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Beara-Breifne Way

Bantry · Cork 20 min drive Check price
AgesBest for ages 8 and upAllowa full daySettingMostly outdoorBookingNo booking needed

Why it matchesWalk or cycle sections of Ireland's longest national waymarked trail, tracing historical routes.

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Sarah Walker Gallery

Open dates vary · Check official times Castletownbere · Cork 19 min drive Check price
AgesBest for ages 8 and upAllow1-2 hoursSettingIndoor activityBookingCheck opening details

Why it matchesContemporary art gallery on Castletownbere pier hosting exhibitions and occasional children's events.

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Garnish Beach, Lehanmore

Cork 15 min drive Check price
AgesSuitable for families; no specific age range is statedSettingMostly outdoorBookingJust turn up

Why it matchesIt has wheelchair accessible toilet facilities that include changing rooms and baby changing facilities.

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Dunboy

Cork 19 min drive Check price
AgesNo specific child age guidance is statedSettingMostly outdoorBookingJust turn up

Why it matchesDunboy is a Coillte forest recreation site in Beara forest, open to the public all year.

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