Route one
suitable for both cycling and walking
LENGHT: Approx. 6ml/10 km.
TIME:
2 - 3 hours
CLOTHING:Sensible
(be prepared)
Section A (common to both
routes):
What better place to strat than at the
monument to one of the area's famous son's Dan O'Leary, a champion
in the world of walkers. This is situated in the midle of
Rathbarry village in an areaknow locally as the Caiteach.
Glaotar "An Caiteach" ar an gCrosbhotlar seo. From here go north-east
in the Clonakilty direction, passing teh information board and stop at
Rathbarry
Church , Seipal Naomh Mhicil. Go to the back of the church and descend
the 60 or is it 70 steps? Now head west, back to the 'Caiteach'. An bhfaca
tu an Tobair, An Scoil? Have you seen the Well,
Sprigging
School, Museum,
etc.?
Section B
Now leave the village in a south-eaterly direction, passing An
Tabhairne, wiwth its watrewheel and ducks (anything else) in the garden.
The road rises gradually and there are fine views of Kilkern Lake and
Marsh, as well as the Long Strand and the Galley Lighthouse to your right,
an Tra Fhada agus an Teach Solais. Halfway up the hill, before you come
to An Tobairin,
look back and you will see a fine view of
Castlefreke
'i lar na coille', 'nestling in the wood'.
When you get to the top of theill, take the first right, down a narrow
road, or 'boithrin'. To the end of the boithrin and turn right again.
At the end of this road again turn right and go as far as the bridge.
Now you have three options.
One. turn left and walk onto the Long Strand, an Tra Fhada.
Two. wander up and down the valleys and ridges of the sand dunes.
Three. stay on the road.
In all options proceed north-west keeping the waters of the Atlantic on your left. Proceeding along the road you will pass