The
uniquely mild climate, means that vegetation thrives in this
unique environment, and Gorse, Fuschia, Rhododendrons, and
Camelias grow vigourously and cover the hillsides and valleys
in this area. Glengarriff is also one of the few areas in the
British Isles which still retains much of the ancient
woodlands which once covered these islands. Given the unique
woodlands in the area the state has designated large tracts of
forestry as a protected National Nature Reserve and the
reserve located just outside the village provides spectacular
woodland walks, waterfalls, rocky moorlands, and ancient
woodlands with many trees up to 1000 years old ! This
magnificent reserve was once the property of Lord Bantry but
is now a public amenity with miles of walks, picnic areas and
river trails etc
GLENGARRIFF -
translated from [An Gleann Garbh]
in Irish/Gaelic meaning "The Rugged Glen" - is a truly
cosmopolitan village situated in a glacially deepened valley in
West Cork on the South West Coast of Ireland. Glengarriff is
nestled by the foothills of the Caha Mountain range and its
climate is mild and temperate due to the Jet Stream which warms
the waters of Bantry Bay.
