Heir Island
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
Families can walk or cycle around Heir Island, spot birds in the marshland, and enjoy the sandy beaches and sheltered bays for swimming or watersports. There are panoramic views of other islands and Mount Gabriel.
Located in Roaringwater Bay, Heir Island, or as it sometimes referred to, Hare Island, is one of the most accessible and sheltered of the Carberry's Hundred Isles. Once you've arrived, take time to truly appreciate the panoramic views of Sherkin Island, Care Clear, the Calf Islands, the East and West Skeams, as well as Mount Gabriel in the north.
Walk or cycle the length of the island and discover the extensive marshland at the centre of the island which hosts a vibrant reed bed of over 200 varieties of wild flowers and is home to many unusual birds.
Or take to the sheltered bays and sandy beaches for a spot of sailing, windsurfing, swimming, or diving.
The details
- Address
- Heir Island, Cork
- Cost
- Check the official website
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
- Booking
- Check the official website
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Attractions