Visit Baltimore

Local Attractions

There is plenty to do around Baltimore during your visit. Below find a list of activities which may interest you.

  • Take a trip to Sherkin Island to see the Abbey or spend the day at one of the beautiful sandy beaches

  • Take a trip to the Gaeltacht Island of Cape Clear

  • Do a sailing course

  • Whale & dolphin watching

  • Visit the Beacon at the entrance to Baltimore Harbour

  • Go scuba diving

  • Deep Sea Angling

  • Shore Fishing

  • River Fishing

  • The Glebe Amphitheatre

  • Go on the garden trail

  • Island tours on the ferries

  • Drive to the unique salt water lake and heritage site of Lough Ine 5 minutes away

  • Bring the children to the play ground

  • Go water skiing

  • Take a boat out to see the famous Fastnet Lighthouse

  • Bring the kids swimming in the Baltimore Harbour Hotel Leisure Centre

  • Browse through the myriad of art exhibitions

  • Visit the arts and crafts shop

  • Visit the heritage centre in Skibbereen and learn of its haunting famine history as well as fun marine and wildlife demonstrations for the kids

  • Go walking or hiking

Local Events

More Information

For more information on events and the background of Baltimore as a tourist destination, please be sure to look up the Baltimore village website on www.baltimore.ie. Remember all of the Staff at Bushes Bar are always delighted to give you any information or provide you with any further assistance you need when visiting Baltimore, should you need it. Just let us know and we would be happy to help.

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