Marvel at stunning houses, castles and gardens along the Blackwater Valley. Doneraile Wildlife Park, Kanturk Castle, Millstreet Country Park and Annesgrove Gardens to mention just a few. Experience all the thrills of the hills and go mountain biking on the Ballyhoura trails, Ireland's very first dedicated mountain biking centre, or book in for action packed activities including kayaking, rock climbing and archery at Ballyhass Lakes or Blackwater Activity Centre
Go for a spot of fishing; the salmon and trout fishing on the River Blackwater, Funcheon, Awbeg, or Ballyhass Lakes will catch the fancy of even the most ardent angler.
For history buffs, the Blackwater Heritage Trail, with its 22 heritage sites including the 3,500 year old megalithic tomb at Labbacallee, is an absolute must see.
Soak in the beauty of this magical valley on foot with a wide array of walkways to choose from including the famous Blackwater Way itself or one of the numerous looped walks in the valley.
For all the fun of the track visit Cork Racecourse, Mallow where there's a lot more going on than just racing.
Other top attractions in the area include:
- Bridgetown Augustinian Priory, Castletownroche: Remains of a 13th Century Augustinian Priory including a cloister, refectory, chapter house and church
- Donkey Sanctuary, Liscarroll: Visitors can learn all about the donkeys that are currently being cared for in the Sanctuary and get information on fostering and adopting donkeys
- Mallow Castle: Now in the ownership of Cork County Council, vistors can explore the ruined castle and grounds and view the unique white fallow deer established in Mallow since the 1600s
- Nano Nagle Centre, Killavullen: The Centre is dedicated to Nano Nagle, the founder of the Presentation Order of Nuns
