forestry and lady bantrys lookout

These walks are in an area of Glengarriff, rarely visited by foot and as such are well worth viewing.
Follow the Bantry road for a distance of approximately 2 miles passing the Golf Course, to what is known locally as the Doctors Cross. Here the tar road veers downwards and off to the right. About 100 years on this road another road leads off at right angles.

This is O Learys Point and from here charming views of the inner harbour framed by tall pine trees can be glimpsed. Retrace your steps to the tar road and continue along it keeping to your right and passing the large iron gates of the Dispensary on your left.
The road then divides in two, both of which can be followed until they end. The area all around is suitable for exploration and the shoreline is easily accessible. Return by same route. Total distance approximately 8 miles.