Blackwater Fly Fishing
Activities for Non Fishing Days
HORSE RIDING & TREKKING
Local A.I.R.E. Approved Riding School [Association of Irish Riding Establishments] are
Fermoy Equestrian Centre run by Simon Beirne tel 025 36937 / 087 2941043
Ballindenisk Equestrian Centre 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]
GOLF
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 direct with the golf courses. Most courses have resident professionals. Lesson availability & club hire should be checked in advance.
WALKING
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.
BEACHES
Uncrowded, safe, clean & sandy beaches are situated along the coast from Dungarvan [35mins]to Cobh.
SEA ANGLING
Mackerel, bottom fishing or shark fishing. Good boats with tackle provided are available at Dungarvan [35 mins] and Kinsale [55 mins].
HISTORIC & SCENIC IRELAND
The 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.
SPECIFIC PLACES OF INTEREST
LISMORE CASTLE GARDENS ~ ANNESGROVE GARDENS ~ BLARNEY CASTLE & BLARNEY WOOLEN MILLS ~ WATERFORD CRYSTAL ~ CORK CITY - SHOPPING ~ JAMESON HERITAGE CENTRE & WHISKEY DISTILLERY AT MIDDLETON ~ MITCHELSTOWN CAVES ~ THE VEE VALLEY
