Glengarriff - West Cork
| 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. |  Sheep on edge of Barley Lake |
 Ferry Boat Service |
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 |
