Placenames & Their Amazing Stories: with a West Cork Picnic

Overview

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

Itinerary

1. After introductions at our departure point, your guide will give a brief overview on the planned route and a few safety pointers for walking on the off-road sections.

   · 5 min

2. Our first stop is at Jim Barry's Cross where we briefly discuss the science and study of placenames and some of the history behind Irish placenames.

   · 10 min

3. Our 2nd stop is about 100m off road on the Legach, this is an amazing beautiful stop on the edge of the ocean. Based on placennames here we share some amazing stories about how local farmers obtained fertiliser from the sea to grow their potatoes and other crops.

   · 20 min

4. Our 3rd stop is at Sandy Cove beach. Here we discuss how sand was harvested by local farmers using horses and donkey's.

   · 10 min

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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