Walks of Skibbereen, Baltimore and Roaring Water Bay

Skibbereen and Baltimore, inland on the River and at the Ilen mouth, are old towns, with long histories. The hinterland, the coast and the islands of Roaring Water Bay have some of the finest scenery and unspoiled landscapes in West Cork. The walks in this book are gentle itineraries, all but one suitable for any age. They take us through the town and out into the countryside, with a lively commentary on the prehistory, history and natural history we meet.

Damien Enright has written a popular environmental column in The Irish Examiner for over ten years. He lives in West Cork and intimately knows the history and wildlife of which he writes. This is the fifth book in his series on walks of the south west coast.

Book Contents

• Castletownshend and Castlehaven
• Skibbereen Town and Abbeystrowry
• Ringarogy Island
• Baltimore Town and Beacon
• Sherkin Island