HORSE RIDING & TREKKING
Ghillie Cottage
For the Warmest of Welcomes by the Mightiest of Rivers
Activities for Non Fishing Days
Ballindenisk Equestrian centre is an A.I.R.E.Approved Riding
School [Association of Irish Riding
Establishments] in Watergrasshill [25 mins drive]where Robert and Joyce Fell
frequently host 2 day events over their extensive farmland. Lessons are available for
novices or experienced riders. The Icelandic Stud at Burncourt take out treks into the
Galtee mountains. [30 mins drive]
Beautiful countryside provides an ideal setting for some 9 golf courses within a 25 mile radius of us, including Fermoy, Lismore (9 hole), Mallow, Mitchelstown, Cork, Dungarvan & Youghal. Weekends must generally be booked in advance. Bookings can be made via Ghillie Cottage or direct with the golf courses. Most courses have resident professionals. Lesson availability & club hire should be checked in advance.
A series of marked countryside walks along the Avondhu Way are now linked from Clogheen to Mallow. There are many relaxing walks available in the area, and others more challenging too.
Uncrowded, safe, clean & sandy beaches are situated along the coast from Dungarvan [35mins]to Cobh.
Mackerel, bottom fishing or shark fishing. Good boats with tackle provided are available at Dungarvan [35 mins] and Kinsale [55 mins].
HISTORIC & SCENIC IRELANDThe area has a wealth of interesting sites, and we have reference and guide books available to introduce you to the history of the nearby towns and villages.
LISMORE CASTLE GARDENS ~ ANNESGROVE GARDENS ~ BLARNEY CASTLE & BLARNEY WOOLLEN MILLS ~ WATERFORD CRYSTAL ~ CORK CITY - SHOPPING ~ JAMESON HERITAGE CENTRE & WHISKEY DISTILLERY AT MIDLETON ~ MITCHELSTOWN CAVES ~ THE VEE VALLEY
