Wildlife retreat in the warm Gulf Stream

Whiddy Island lies in beautiful Bantry Bay, just a short ferry crossing from Bantry town making it a popular spot for day trippers. The island's climate, like other parts of South West Cork, is influenced by the Gulf Stream creating a unique ecology and wealth of wildlife. Beautiful red and purple fuchsia is abundant on the island throughout the summer and autumn and the common Butterwort is also found here - one of the few ‘insect eating’ plants found in Ireland.

It's easy to spend a quiet afternoon rambling Whiddy's fields or birdwatching at the island's two lakes.

Highlights

Nature walking; birdwatching.

Activities

Walking; fishing; birdwatching.

Address

Fáilte Ireland South West Region
Áras Fáilte, Grand Parade
Cork
Cork
Republic Of Ireland

Telephone

+353 ((0)21) 4255100

Web

www.discoverireland.ie/southwest

Key Facts and Information

Take me to the Island

Whiddy Island Ferries
Departs from Bantry.

Daily, year-round.

Capacity: 26 passengers

Tel: +353(0)27 50310

www.whiddyislandferry.com