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Bed & Breakfast
Kiltrislane, Mitchelstown, County Cork Ireland

MITCHELSTOWN GOLF

This beautiful setting offers panoramic scenes of the nearby Galtee Mountains, and unspoilt views of the Blackwater Valley. The visiting golfer can enjoy the combined features of mature woodland, gently undulating natural parkland, lake, river and mountains. See also www.mitchelstown-golf.com

MITCHELSTOWN CAVES

Discovered in 1833, Mitchelstown Caves are amongst the finest limestone caves in Europe, extending over an area of about 16 km long and 5 km wide between Cahir and Mitchelstown. Up to 1 km deep, the caves boast some of the most spectacular stalagmite and stalactite formations in the world. See also www.mitchelstown.net

FISHING

Ballyhoura Country is a beautiful rugged landscape ideally located in the heart of the Golden Vale. It boasts excellent fishing, with unspoilt lakes and rivers within the region. This unspoilt rural region has much to offer to potential fishermen, whether fishing seriously or fishing for pleasure. See also www.ballyhoura.com

HORSE-RIDING

Ireland has traditionally been associated with excellent horse breeding and racing. Equestrian activities on offer here include trekking through the peaceful countryside; horse-riding lessons for the beginner and advanced rider; show-jumping and hunting. See also www.ballyhoura.com

WALKING

The Ballyhoura Way is a 90 km way-marked trail. There are walks along this route for every type of enthusiast, whether interested in a country stroll, or more of a challenge. In total there are twenty-two loop walks in Ballyhoura Country. Maps for these walks are readily available. See also www.ballyhoura.com

MOUNTAIN CLIMB

(Galty More)

Galty More is the third highest mountain in Ireland (3,684 ft.) and can be climbed from the south and west. The north climb is for experienced hill-walkers - not for the faint hearted but definitely worth the effort for the view. It is also possible to visit the "Galtee Lakes", where legend has it that witches were drowned, as the lakes are reputed to be bottomless. See also www.ballyhoura.com

CANOEING

A popular location for canoeing is near Castletownroche, where the River Awbeg and Blackwater converge. Visitors must supply their own equipment and have their own insurance. See also www.ballyhoura.com