Nature spot · County Cork

Pontoon Pier

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Pontoon Pier — Photo: Fáilte Ireland

Explore the rugged landscape and choppy waters at Pontoon Pier in County Cork.

Located approximately 5km from the town of Castletownbere, Pontoon Pier is a popular hub for visitors embarking on tours to nearby Bere Island.

Walk out to the end of the pier and breathe in the fresh sea air. Or book a ticket for a boat tour to Bere Island and learn about its rich history.

Outdoors in County Cork this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 14°C

Thu, 29 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct13° / 9°Grey cloudGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov12° / 6°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 2.8 km awayBere Island - Doonbeg Loop5.3 km3 hrChallengingLoopThis is a challenging but rewarding walk on the south side of Bere Island across open mountain. It can be difficult to follow in low cloud and the path is indistinct in places, but in fine weather from the slopes of…

Trail · 3.4 km awayBere Island - Rerrin Loop6.3 km3 hrEasyLoopThis coastal loop follows island roadways, laneways and tracks and includes several sites of historical and archaeological importance, such as the ruined British fortifications at Lonehort. Views are of Martello Towers…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 13 km awayDooneen PierWheelchair accessDogs on a leadDooneen Pier is is a deep water harbour located on the Sheep's Head Peninsula in Co Cork.

Beach · 14 km awayCill ChrócháinKilcrohaneParkingWheelchair accessDogs on a leadKilcrohane Pier is a small sheltered harbour just outside the village of Kilcrohane. It is a small rocky cove with lovely views of Dunmanus Bay.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 6.0 km awayDún BaoiDunboy3 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · Co. Kerry · 14 km awayDerreen GardensGardenDerreen Gardens, in County Kerry, cover more than 60 acres of garden with over 12km of paths which wind through mature and varied woodland. The garden is full of rare and exotic plants and a haven for wildlife.

Nature spot · Co. Kerry · 15 km awayCill MocheallógKilmakillogeBeachStop by Kilmakilloge in County Kerry and enjoy fine views of the Kenmare River and the surrounding area of the Beara Peninsula.

Nature spot · Co. Kerry · 20 km awayThe Way the Fairies WentGardenThe Way the Fairies Went is a collection of pyramid shaped sculptures in the pretty village of Sneem, on the Ring of Kerry scenic drive.