Watersports

Just 1 kilometre from the house, there are miles of golden beaches. Maharees is 10 miles away.  The back beach is renowned for  surfing. Surfing, diving, boating equipment, and lessons are available at  very competitive rates - Jamie Knox Watersports. 

 West  Kerry is home to some of the best cycling routes in Ireland. Regarded as one of the toughest climbs in Ireland, Bóthar na gCloch is within 2 kilometres. The Connor  Pass is only 12 miles west and leads on to the beautiful Slea Head  Drive.  

There is a great selection of mountains  to choose from locally.  Caherconree is within 2 kilometres. Mount Brandon is within a 30 minute drive. Beenoskee is only 10 minutes  away, and  Carrauntoohil is a 45 minute drive. 

  Castlegregory Golf Course  is located within 7 miles. Castlegregory is a superb links golf course   situated between the scenic Lough Gill and Brandon Bay, at Stradbally.  The magical colours of Mount Brandon act as a magnificent backdrop to  this 5876 yard, par 68, nine-hole course. The tranquil setting, combined  with the excellent use of natural features, ensures that Castlegregory  provides golfers with an enjoyable but testing challenge. 

 County  Kerry is a paradise for walkers.  Amazing scenery and nature await you  around every corner.  The beautiful Glanteenassig, with its magnificent  lakes, is a 10 minute drive. The Dingle Way is right on your doorstep.  During a week's rambles over The Dingle  Way, you'll encounter panoramic  vistas of sea, mountains, and islands; as well as a profusion of unique  birds, plants, and unspoiled landscape. 

Ashe's Bar & Restaurant and The Junction Bar are two excellent places to eat locally. In Maharees, you have Spillane's Bar & Restaurant. Dingle, home to the Charthouse Restaurant, is only 20 miles away. Bella Bia is a very good, family-friendly restaurant in Tralee.