Activities/Facilities  on Bere Island

Murphys Shop & Post office :Groceries, Gifts ,Crafts of Bere island ,Papers ,Banking Facilities Allied Irish & Bank of Ireland

Walking on Bere Island

Also known and part of the Beara Way Walk
Beautiful walks for your family.There are three routes and this spreads across a large part of the island.
West End Loop inc Ardnakinna lighthouse walk
Mid Island Loop inc Holy year cross & Gallan standing stone
East End Loop. Inc martello Towers

Lawrence Cove Marina

www.lawrencecovemarina.com

This is the only marina between Kinsale and Dingle.It is a family run private marina.It is protected in all weathers and is an ideal place to leave your boat.Also available craft shop.

Beaches

Cloughland Beach     ,nice and sheltered with cobbled stones ,all you need is a shovel and bucket.

  Scart Beach ,    A must,a sandy cove peaceful, beautiful and serene and safe for the children ,you will stay there for hours.

Military Heritage

Because of its location, guarding Bantry Bay as well as its proximity to the naturally deep and sheltered Berehaven habour, it has long been regarded as a strategic location.At the height of  their Empire the British had a particular interest in the island,viewing it as an important link in the Empires defence chain.From their first notable contact  with the island in 1602,through their more formal set up herein 1797 until their final departure in 1938 the  islands history has been interminably linked with the British.

Bere Island Heritage Centre

The centre has an excellent exhibition that interprets, in an interesting way,the islands vast heritage. Its well worth a visit.

Cycling

Bere Island is the ideal place..

Orienteering
Championships 2008 held here.

Recreational Facilities

At present there is a football field and dressing rooms great for  matches and games.

Parkrun

Starts every saturday morning at 9.30am all through the year  at the football pitch,in rerrin from the great runners, to the runners ,walkers, crawlers young and old ,with boggies ,dogs, are all welcome.It is timed and Its only against yourself  so come on and enjoy it all.Afterwards everyone comes to the bere island bakehouse for coffee and treats whether its the great bereisland breakfast ,rasher sandwich or homemade scones

Boat Hire

Trips around the island
Angling
All can be arranged

Sea Safari

This a fun trip a roller coaster for an hour around the scenic Bere island on a speed boat,all you have to do is hang on 

Diving

Being an island offers great diving facilities having great shelter from all sides.

Sailing / Kayaking

Swim Week (Water Safety) check dates ,WhatsApp 086 1513612

Cul Camp mid july contact  jim 086 1715009

SAILING WEEK LAST  2 WEEK IN JULY ccontact 027 75099

Great fun for everyone

Entertainment

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Pubs: Dessies  Rerrin Village ,

O Sullivans Bar & Restaurant  ,Ballinakilla
 

WHERE TO EAT

BEREISLAND BAKEHOUSE :open sat mornings (parkrun treats)Long Weekends  & from May onwards 02775004 for details

O Sullivans Hotel Bar  Ballinakilla:  Open all year Phone 027 75018

The Lookout: Open from june onwards 02775999