We’re sorry to say that this walk is cancelled

Tooreen is a 33 acre hillside woodland alongside a mountain stream. The land provides us with water, firewood and building timbers. A comfortable track offers a nice opportunity to walk the hill. Also a possibility to see the hydro-electric power unit under reconstruction.

Directions: From Bantry take the R585, Kealkill to Cork road, take 2nd road to the left after the Cousane Gap.

Contact: Alfred and Emma 023 55454

Enjoy a relaxing walk in beautiful woodland whilst identifying edible fungi and plants and learning how to cook them. Discover what’s safe to eat and when to exercise caution! You’ll be amazed at the wonderful free food available at this time of year.

Location: To be decided – phone for details

Contact: Eric Rhodes on 028 38886

Email: sligenamara@eircom.net

Walk through a 9 acre woodland planted 20 years ago with 15 to 20 species of trees including broadleaf and conifers. The walk takes you past a lake and on to a 3 acre woodland planted 7 years ago with 100% broadleaf predominantly sycamore. There are also organic suckler cows including two Scottish Highlanders as well as 2 ponies. This is rough mountain land – wellies are a good idea.

Directions: From Bantry take the N71 and at the top of Barnageehy hill take the right to Durrus. After 1 mile farm track is on the left. Parking will be on the main road.

Contact: Nout Cremers 027 61261

Help preserve our heritage varieties by saving your own seeds. You’ll learn about the biology of pollination and how to separate, dry and store your own seed. You’ll also be developing West Cork’s unique local food.

Location: Madeline McKeever’s, Church Cross, Skibbereen

Contact: Madeline McKeever on 028 38184

Email: madsmckeever@eircom.net