8 days in County Cork Itinerary

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Start: Manchester

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Bantry

— 2 nights

Drive

Cork

— 5 nights

Fly

End: Manchester

Fri, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 13 Edit

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Bantry — 2 nights

Bantry is a town in the civil parish of Kilmocomoge in the barony of Bantry on the coast of West County Cork, Ireland. Get out of town with these interesting Bantry side-trips: Clonakilty (Green Dot-Irish Design Makers, Inchydoney Beach, &more) and Gougane Barra National Forest Park (in Gougane Barra). And it doesn't end there: see majestic marine mammals with Bantry Bay Charters, step off the mainland to explore Garinish Island, and take in the pleasant sights at Beicin Loop.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Bantry day trip website.

Manchester, UK to Bantry is an approximately 9-hour car ride. In January, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cork.

Things to do in Bantry

Parks · Nature · Wildlife · Outdoors

Side Trips

Clonakilty, Glengarriff, Gougane Barra National Forest Park

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National Park

Gougane Barra National Forest Park

4.9

Dolphin / Whale Watching

Bantry Bay Charters

5.0

Distillery

Clonakilty Distillery

4.8

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Cork — 5 nights

Rebel City

One of the country's major artistic and cultural centers, famed for its many annual festivals, Cork straddles the Lee River and boasts over 30 bridges.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cork: Kinsale (James Fort, Charles Fort, &more) and Cobh (Old Church Cemetery, St Colman’s Cathedral, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Blarney Castle & Gardens, make a trip to University College Cork (UCC), take in the spiritual surroundings of St Fin Barre's Cathedral, and get engrossed in the history at Cork City Gaol.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Cork trip itinerary maker website.

Drive from Bantry to Cork in 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Cork can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can fly back home.

Things to do in Cork

Side Trips

Cobh, Kinsale, Fota Wildlife Park, Barryscourt Castle, Jameson Distillery Midleton

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Blarney Castle & Gardens

4.5

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University College Cork (UCC)

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4.4

Castles · Nightlife · Specialty Museums

Rebel County

County Cork has made a name for itself as the home of the Blarney Stone, the legendary limestone rock rumored to give those who kiss it "the gift of the gab." People come from around the world to bend over backwards and put their lips to the rock in the hopes of becoming more eloquent. In Cork, the county's eponymous city, it is said that the accents rise and fall with the city's rolling terrain. The southern county attracts those looking for the iconic green hills, craggy coastline, and warm hospitality of Ireland. Known affectionately as The Rebel County for its role in the Irish War of Independence, this region is proudly Irish, as evidenced in the region's many cultural festivals and events.