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| Bere
Island, nestles snugly under Sliabh Miskish and the Caha
Mountains of the Beara Peninsula, beautifully hugging the northern
shore of the magnificent Bantry Bay. It is a charming island
with an air of peace and tranquility which is unsurpassed in
this part of the world. It is serviced by two licenced ferries
sailing frequently to the Pontoon (near the Golf Course) and
Castletownbere. The island is seven miles long and three miles
wide, and has many of the Beara Way Walking loop routes. |
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Scattered around the island are the numerous remains, including
two six inch guns, of the vast, late Victorian military fortifications
which Britain built to protect its naval base at Berehaven which
they held until 1938. Most can be readily inspected but should
be approached with caution. For the energetic, there are two
Martello Towers. They will repay the hill climb with stunning
views over the harbour and bay as does the climb to the Holy
Year Cross, erected by the people of Bere Island in 1950 to
celebrate the Marion Year.
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| As with the rest of the Beara
Peninsula, there are numerous historical sites to view,
such as the wedge Tomb and a standing stone. The Ardnakinna
Lighthouse on the west end was constructed in 1850 and capped
in 1863. Lit in 1965, the light sweeps across the famous Piper
Rocks. Again the panoramic views waiting for you here only add
to the beautiful views you will experience along the rugged
trail to the lighthouse. |
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| Now at the heart of the cruising ground of south
west Ireland, is a new boat haven. The Marina
is a fully serviced boating base that will satisfy every cruising
requirement. |
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To download 20 pictures of Bere Island click here.
Warning this file is 30M it may take up to an hour using a standard
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