Nature spot · County Cork
Colla Pier
Island
Make your way to Colla Pier in West Cork and uncover the pathway to the surrounding islands.
Set on the southwest coast of County Cork, Colla Pier is an operational embarkation point for those wishing to take the short ferry to Long Island.
Come at any time of the year and hop on the daily 5-minute-long ferry to Long Island but be sure to check ferry schedules in advance as they often differ between the winter and summer months.
Outdoors in County Cork this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Sun with light cloud
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rain
Make a day of it
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