Snorkeling and dive trips can be organized at Divecology.  Take a dive trip to wrecks and reefs or a fun snorkeling trip which includes a small bbq.  Phone Pete McDonnell at 086 867 2065 for more information.

This Summer there is loads of outdoor activities organised for the little ones!!!! Both Ballydehob and Goleen have summer camps for all ages!!!

Ballydehob Community Summer Camp runs for the month of July. Each week has a different activity week 1 sports, week 2 dance, week 3 Crafts week week 4 Art & Drama

Contact 028 37771 or 087 152 39 62 for bookings

Goleen Community Centre Summer Camp runs from Monday July 12th - Friday 23rd, from 10 am -1 pm.

Activities include Painting, Pottery, Sports, Drama, Costume making and more!!!!!

For Bookings Call Angela on  028 34509

Enjoy Trips to Cape Clear Island and the Fastnet Rock on Karycraft, Daily srvices to Cape Clear from Schull.  Family and group rates available Tickets purchased  on boarding.

For more details contact Kieran on 028 28278 or 086 237 93 02

Schull & Fitbones provide a range of hiking, outdoor adventure, summer camps and fitness activities for children and adults. The fabulous summer camps have loads of activities like hiking, exploring tunnels, island trips, beach BBQ, orienteering, adventure challenges such as treasure hunts!! Weekly or day bookings welcomed. Family activities include Mt Gabriel hike and exploring old mining tunnels (bring a torch!) and other hillwalking treks in and boat trips!!

For bookings and dates of camps Contact:

 Deirdre Ni Challanain on 086 2404709 

Start your surfing life the right way and in the perfect location!!

Boards and suit rental available

Private lessons can be arranged

Contact Details:

087 153 22 48

Catering for all ages with various styles of bikes, mountain& hybird bikes to bikes with childseats and kiddie trailors West Cork Bike Hire is a perfect outdoor activity. Family & couple rates available, also discounted rates on 3&7 day hires. Guided & self guided tours available maps of various cycle routes provided on request.

Contact Details:

086 308 82 15 or 028 27700

Mizen Head, Ireland's most South-westerly Point!  The signal station was built in 1905 to protect ships from the cliffs during foggy nights.  The location is spectacular with high cliffs and crashing waves.  There's a nice cafe in the visitor's centre offering lots of homemade dishes.  You can have a go in the Navigational Aids Simulator which gives you the experience of steering a real ship. 

West Cork boasts an array of wild life which comes in all shapes and sizes, above and below the sea as well as on land and below land!

Amonst the activites you can do in West Cork to get closer to nature is a wildlife film or photography course. The Wildlife Film School which is based in Union Hall in Co Cork has a wide range of courses on offer from day courses to six day master classes. The classes are run across Ireland and abroad and cover all aspects of digital wildlife photography. There are also masterclasses in wildlife video film making.

To find out more about the Wildlife Film School call 00 353 (0) 28 33387

or 00 353 (0) 86 153 1663.

West Cork is one of the best places in Europe for watching whales, dophins and porpoises.  There are many sightings of Minke Whales, Fin Whales, Short Beaked Common and Harbour porpoises and Humpback Whales are often seen later in the year.  The Whale Watch boat Voyager was specially designed with spacious decks, seating, covered wheelhouse and flushing toilets.  Nic Slocum is a qualified zoologist and holds a PhD.  He has appeared on radio and television and has over 20 years experience so he is ideally qualified to conduct tours for all age groups. The Voyager leaves from Baltimore Harbour or Reen Pier which is approximately 30 minutes from Schull to either place.  It is necessary to reserve places by calling 086 120 0027 or 028 33357.

The Skibbereen Heritage Centre is located in the fully restored, award winning Old Gasworks building on the banks of the river Ilen.  The Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition has interactive stations, dramatisations and exhibits to help guests learn about the Great Famine of the 1840's when over a million died.  The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre will let you discover about Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve and unique salt-water lake.  See the salt-water aquarium with many species found in the lake.  There is a gift shop, archaeology information and full wheelchair access.  Genealogy informaton is available by appointment at 028 40900.