I am unable to comprehend how TripAdvisor has 500 reviews on the Ballycotton cliff walk and 5000 reviews on Blarney Castle. The walkway has breathtakingly beautiful views and is a hidden gem in Cork Co. If I had one only a day in Cork, I would choose to spend it here. The true reason for a trip to the Emerald Isle lies in the beautiful rugged coastlines and never-ending green pastures.
Ballycotton is a small fishing town an hour away from Cork city center. Bus Éireann has limited service 240 to Ballycotton. The best way to reach the cliffs is to drive. Parking is available on site and is free. A narrow walkway runs across the coastline for around 5 miles and takes around 4 hrs to complete the walk. The path is fairly easy to walk but stop and make way for people coming in the opposite direction.
Definitely choose a bright sunny day for the walk. When we reached the cliffs, thick floating clouds covered the coastlines like a veil covered the beautiful bride. With visibility around 10ft, I was quite disappointed. Luckily, it cleared up shortly revealing stunning coastlines. Navigating the path with young kids can be challenging. The path is not wheelchair/ stroller friendly as there are many styles to cross. At the beginning of the path, there is a small park with benches. A good place to set up a picnic and spend a couple of hours listing to the sea.
The cute little town of Ballycotton has numerous bars and restaurants. Consider touring the Ballycotton lighthouse on the island if you have time and blessing from the weather gods. Tour starts from the Ballycotton pier from 10 AM onwards and lasts around 90 min. The pure joy of traveling to places like this reminds me of why I love2travel.
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