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Placenames & Their Amazing Stories: with a West Cork Picnic

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About This Tour

Experience the world’s only daily placenames walking tour, an intimate, luxury experience (max 8 guests) along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. Regularly featured on TV and in the media, this unique tour unlocks the hidden history of Castlehaven through its placenames—revealing Viking traders, Gaelic chieftains, and long-lost ways of life. Discover names like Carrig na Saighneoirí, a tiny headland named after the medieval pilchard fishermen who made the O’Driscolls and O’Donovans as wealthy as European royalty. Explore Beann tSídháin (peak of the faeries ) and An Glaisín Álainn (the beautiful little stream), where the landscape itself tells a story. Your experience includes a gourmet picnic of West Cork cheese, smoked seafood from Union Hall, and Celine’s home baking, making this an unforgettable blend of culture, history, and artisan food. 12:00 Noon Daily | Max 8 Guests | Includes Artisan Picnic

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Placenames & Their Amazing Stories: with a West Cork Picnic
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What's Included

We provide hiking poles for those that want to use them
We provide a picnic lunch featuring local artisan foodstuffs.
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Gratuities

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting Point

Our meeting point at Castlehaven Cross is 2km southwest of Castletownshend village on the Wild Atlantic Way. The nearest town is Skibbereen, it is about 12 minutes away by car. Use eircode P81 KC87 on your favourite mapping app if you need detailed directions.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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