Durrus

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Durrus is a village and civil parish in West Cork in Ireland. It is situated ten kilometres from Bantry in County Cork, at the head of the Sheep's Head and the Mizen Head peninsulas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°37'10"N, 9°31'51"W

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Durrus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bantry House, Bantry House, The Art Room, Whiddy Island.

4.9 miNE
Architecture, Garden, Park
Bantry House, Bantry
124 min walk • Nestled in the serene town of Bantry, Ireland, Bantry House is a historic estate that offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent past of Irish aristocracy. This grandiose mansion, dating back to the 17th century, has been the seat of the Earls of Bantry and remains a...
5.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Bantry House, Bantry
132 min walk • Bantry House is a historic house with gardens in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland. Originally built in the early 18th century, it has been owned and occupied by the White family since the mid-18th century. Opened to the public since the 1940s, the house, estate and gardens are a tourist destination in West Cork.
5.4 miNE
51°40'48"N • 9°27'2"W
The Art Room, Bantry
138 min walk • Museum
5 miN
Island
Whiddy Island
127 min walk • Once on the island, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. Whiddy Island is home to beautiful hiking trails that lead to panoramic viewpoints, providing breathtaking vistas of the bay and the rugged...
4.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Gabriel
123 min walk • Mount Gabriel is a mountain on the Mizen Peninsula immediately to the north of the town of Schull in West Cork, Ireland. Mount Gabriel is 407m high and is the highest eminence in the coastal zone south and east of Bantry Bay.
4.5 miNE
Memorial
Kilnaruane Pillar Stone
115 min walk • The Kilnaruane Pillar Stone is a carved monolith and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland.
1.4 miN
Park
Coomkeen
37 min walk • Coomkeen is a townland located near Durrus in West Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. It is a small valley home to approximately 14 families, it is also the home of the world-famous Durrus Cheese.
1.7 miS
Memorial
Coolcoulaghta Standing Stones
43 min walk • Coolcoulaghta Standing Stones is a pair of standing stones forming a stone row and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland.
4.9 miSE
Village
Ballydehob
125 min walk • One of the highlights of Ballydehob is its vibrant arts and music scene. The village is home to a thriving community of artists, musicians, and writers, making it a hub for creativity and expression. Visitors can explore the local art galleries and studios, or enjoy...