Bonane Tourism

Bonane is Kerry’s best-kept secret!   Situated in the heart of the spectacularly scenic Caha Mountains, unchanged by time, Bonane is a paradise for visitors offering a multitude of activities including hill walking, cycling, fishing, swimming, golf and sea sports.  

With its many magnificent walks and drives and an abundance of archaeological and historical sites, Bonane is a must for any discerning traveller.   Separated from County Cork by a unique hand-cut tunnel, a monument to man’s ingenuity, Bonane’s proximity to the warm Gulf Stream results in its sub-tropical climate giving an abundance of rare wild flowers and fauna.  

Bonane links both the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara.   The Beara Way passes through the parish and links with the Breifne Way, which for the more enthusiastic walker will bring you all the way to County Letrim!   Why not travel the old priest’s leap road that goes to Bantry, where in former times a priest is reputed to have leaped on horseback across Bantry Bay to escape his captors?   Or take a family ramble on the old bridle path over the Esk Mountain and experience the breathtaking views it has to offer.

The River Sheen with its crystal clear waters, subject of many a ballad, flows through the parish and is a haven for fishermen, swimmers and casual strollers alike.   For the less strenuous a visit to one of the local coffee shops to savour the home baking or view the local crafts is equally enjoyable.

Those wishing to extend their stay can easily do so by availing of one of the many different types of accommodation on offer locally.