There are a wide variety of amenities for young and old within walking distance of the town. Descriptions of places to visit and nearby attractions are given below.

For those who just want to relax, the Warren Beach, Inchydoney Beach and the Long Strand offer safe bathing and golden sands. The more energetic are spoiled for choice with two links style Pitch and Putt courses at the Warren Beach, or golfers may improve their swing or putting at the Rosscarbery Driving Range where lessons can also be arranged.

At Ross Leisure on the Lagoon, pedal boats, rowing dinghies or canoes are available for hire in the safest of surroundings whilst the children's playground and tennis courts are just nearby.

Visitors may experience the beauty of the area on horseback with expert guide from one of the local Riding Centres or have a picnic in Castlefreke, Dromilihy, Cononnagh or Rineen Woods.

For the angler, Rosscarbery offers estuary, rock, deep sea and fresh water fishing - with bait in plentiful supply. The lagoon and estuary are great favourites with bird watchers as large numbers of duck, waders, sea and migratory birds are to be seen.

For the archaeologist there are numerous megalithic tombs, stone circles and standing stones in the area - Drombeg being the most famous. For the historian there are many place to visit - such as St. Fachtna's Cathedral, Castlefreke, Coppinger's Court and birthplaces of Michael Collins and O' Donovan Rossa to name but a few. Local tour guides will be only too happy to tell of local history and folklore.

Rosscarbery is a walkers paradise with lots of quiet rural lanes running through scenic countryside with breathtaking views of land and sea.

Why not avail of our concessionary rates with the Leisure Centre in the Celtic Ross Hotel, or even treat yourself to a massage! Visit the Celtic Ross Hotel website for further details on their facilities.

Visit: www.celticrosshotel.com

Discovering the hidden treasures of this unspoilt area is an enriching experience. There are many reasons why Ross is not quite like any other place - it begins with the people. All this coupled with first class restaurants, pubs in congenial surroundings make Rosscarbery a unique Holiday Centre.

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