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Clonakilty – Room for Adventure

Posted by Mark Grace 
· August 21, 2017 

More than just a “Traditional Holiday Destination”

In addition to the wonderful scenery and beaches, the West Cork tourist hub of Clonakilty has more to offer those of an adventurous spirit. The Clonakilty Park Adventure Centre is located on the grounds of the Quality Hotel & Leisure Club and offers a host of exciting activities:

  • A controlled 20m freefall leap from a tower,  plunging towards the ground, but ending with a safe, smooth landing thanks to a powerfan
  • A 100m zip wire
  • A 20m high climbing tower with two challenging walls
  • An Aerial Trekking High Ropes Course 15m above ground which has 2 levels (Level 1 – 65m course consisting of 13 challenging elements such as balancing on cables, leaping on swinging logs and cargo nets while you are 5m off the ground; Level 2 – 15m off the ground with extra challenges.)

On the Water

Surfing: Two beaches near Ballynoe House have reputations as good surfing location. There is a surf school at Inchydoney, and Red Strand is a safe location for beginners.

Sea Kayaking: Day & night experiences are on offer at Atlantic Sea Kayaking, including Starlight / Moonlight Trips (one of the most popular kayaking experiences), Full Day Coastal Kayaking Adventure and a Half Day Kayak Marine Safari.

Surfing at Long Strand, West Cork

Surfing at Long Strand, West Cork

Something Different

In an upgrade to paintball, a less painful option is now available using laser technology. Laser combat  is on offer in a woodland area just outside Clonakilty.

For groups of 2 to 6, Escape Clonakilty in Rossa Street, offers this new challenging game. Teams are locked up in a mysterious room, and given 60 minutes to get out. To escape, the team must solve many puzzles, riddles, brain teasers and identify clues. Using powers of observation and problem solving the team will have to work together to escape.

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Mark Grace, Ballynoe House

 

Categories : Ballynoe House Blog
Tags : adventure, beaches, Clonakilty, escape room, holidays, laser combat, sea kayaking, surf school, tourism, West Cork

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Ballynoe House has three luxury self-catering guesthouses situated just 10 minutes from Clonakilty, the multi-award-winning West Cork tourist destination, and within a short walk of several beaches; an ideal location for your holiday on this part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Our blog posts cover events and opportunities for activities in West Cork as well as Ballynoe House which has a Resident Genealogist and Resident Artist.

Press Coverage:
West Cork People (July 2018)
Irish Independent Travel Feature (December 2018)

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