All uphill walking from pier. there is a nice shop/cafe at the pier but found it a bit pricey. Walked up to the goat farm and bought some goats milk ice cream. Was an education is all i will say. Spoke to some locals who were up in arms about some ferry conflict. No pubs on island (well, none that... More

For a number of years I've listened to my friend rave about 'Cape' (as it is know locally ) and call it 'God's own ' We had to visit finally as our teenage daughter was on the island for three weeks to learn to speak irish like a native....The irish students did add a buzz to the harbour in the... More

This Island is reached by boat from Baltimore (45 mins). It's a charming place to walk around but you do need to negotiate some steep hills. A taxi can drive you to one end of the Island and you can walk back thereby avoiding the hard part. Perhaps because it was out of season the harbour looked a bit unkempt.... More

The Yurts were a big disappointment. Stuffy and hot inside (there are no windows). We elected to stay in one along the front row facing the sea, hoping for a great view. Instead, all we could see was a tattered shadecloth "fence". Very ugly. The owners gave us the strong impression that they would rather we didn't come at all,... More

My wife's father is from Cape Clear, and there are still family living on the island. I have visited the island three times now, and love it every time. Firstly the harbour is idyllic. The boat trip to the island from Baltimore or Schull is always very enjoyable. A trip to Cape Clear is great for the soul. The area... More

I noticed that there were lots of reviews for the Yurts but none for the TIpis, so I've decided to write my own. We spent the last two days in a tipi and really enjoyed the experience. The Tipis overlook a small harbour overlooked by cliffs. The view from your little tipi is amazing. They are also surprisingly spacious. Our... More

We took the ferry from Schull, an experience in its own right, being regaled with the local history, the clan rivalries, the piracy and the isolation of this beautiful island that lies in roaring water bay. Go for the tranquility and sea air, the beautiful walks around the isand, to its lake and cliff tops. And if you are interested... More

BirdWatch Ireland run a series of courses from the Bird Observatory on Cape Clear island, Co. Cork, and I highly recommend the "Beginning Birdwatching" course. I travelled by car from Dublin to Baltimore, where I got the ferry. The journey was easy, but you do need to check the ferry times in advance. Accomodation: I stayed in the Bird Observatory... More

Hi ive stayed in the yurt in the camping site and i definetly would not go back,so many earwigs and creepies inside the yurt ,the floor of the yurts are about 2 inches off the ground and not a good idea .The toilets and shower in the camping site are not kept clean loads of webs and beetles .No lighting... More