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The Area
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Within 5km: surfing (hire
and lessons), boat trips to nearby islands, art gallery, safe sandybeach,swimming.Departure point for Skelligs Rock,
Staigue Fort and other historical and archeological sites; pottery shop, Derrynane House
and National Park. Hotel, restaurants and singing pubs all within walking distance from
the site; horse riding school and pony trekking |
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The
seashore in front of the Camp Site leads to the beach at Rath. There are lots of small
harbours and beaches in the surrounding district with swimming, sea fishing and all forms
of watersports available. |
| Within 14km: 18-hole golf
course, trout and salmon fishing. |
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Near the village of Castlecove is one of the most spectacular examples of
ancient Irish structures - Staigue Fort. Dating as far back as 500BC, it was a vital
refuge from both potential invaders and the elements for its dwellers of that time.
Other impressive stone forts worth a visit include Leacanbuile Stone Fort and Cahergeal in
Caherciveen and Loher near Waterville. |
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