The Ballyhoura Mountains straddle the borders of North Cork & South Limerick with views across the Golden Vale of the Munster heartlands. Fantastic loop walks available & now available is the new Ballyhoura Trails Guide App is your personal guide to the loop walks of Ballyhoura Country, where a world of outdoor adventure, history and cultural heritage is waiting to be explored.

 

There are 11 walks ranging in distance from 5km to 18km. These walks vary from easy strolls to challenging hikes through sandy roadways, woodland trails and forest paths. Click here for more information.

Distance from Charleville Park Hotel: 10 km/15mins

Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails are the largest trail network of its kind in Ireland. 98km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky sections are guaranteed to leave you smiling.

 

The trails range from the moderate 6km Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop, over 50km in length! The loops between are Mountrussell 17km loop and Garrane 35km loop.

Facilities at the trailhead include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On arrival, there is a secure car park with monitored CCTV cameras. There are also snacks and tea and coffee available.

For bike hire & sales contact Ballyhoura Trailriders.

Distance from Charleville Park Hotel: 10 km/15mins

Distance: 22km / 25 mins from the hotel

A 166-hectare historic parkland featuring walking trails, deer herds, lakes, and picnic areas, along with Doneraile Court where guided tours showcase the estate’s rich history and heritage

Fota Wildlife Park, part of the Zoological Society of Ireland, is located on 100 acres at Fota Island 10km east of Cork City and has an annual attendance of 440,000 visitors. It is currently the second largest visitor attraction in Ireland outside of Leinster.

A definite must visit for all families. No ordinary zoo, here you can come face to face with free roaming animals and birds.

Distance: 76 km/1hr 10mins

Knockardbane Farm is an Open Farm and it is home to 134 donkeys. This farm is open to the public 365 days a year. There are beautiful walkways to enjoy with stunning scenery and donkeys and mules to admire. There is a Visitor Centre and picnic area on site and welcome over 50,000 visitors per year. Admission and parking are free with a visitor’s ’information Centre with Tea/Coffee machine, picnic area as well as a disabled access and toilet.

Distance: 19.2 km/20mins

Just a short walk from the hotel, it’s ideal for the kids complete with Playground for babies/ toddlers up to old children. Some of the features include swings, seesaw, 2 storey play house, play train, hop scotch, play cars, slide, swing baskets and climbing frame.

Older children may enjoy playing football or basketball in the Astroturf pitch.

Distance: 2 kms/3mins

Whether our visitors are young or just young at heart, there really is Something for Everyone here at The Farm. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to pack our farm with family activities and attractions to keep everyone entertained. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Cork with kids, you’re in the right place. Read on to see how they have developed the farm to become one of the areas top family attractions. Learn more about the family activities on offer at The Farm.

Distance: 48kms/42mins

In a hidden gem of breathtaking scenery, lies the best Sporting Clay bird Ground in Munster.

Clay bird shooting is where an individual shoots at special flying targets known as ‘clays ‘with a shotgun. It is a thrilling experience, demanding concentration, a keen eye and quick reactions. Perfect your aim and timing your shots and soon you will be notching up your ‘kills’.  Of course these are not real birds and no one gets hurt!

Distance from Charleville Park Hotel: 25km/30mins