We have teamed up with Two Green Shoots, Glengarriff, to offer this incredible experience for you to enjoy as you explore hidden gems along the Beara Peninsula.
7th - 9th June, 5th - 7th July, and 16th - 18th August
Forest, Feast, Paddle and an Island Adventure
Start your adventure in the Caha mountains Forest, Feast, Paddle and an Island Adventurewith a half-day immersive experience in the sights, sounds, smells & taste of a rare temperate rainforest valley & bay on the Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy a guided foraging walk & two course campfire lunch followed by a kayaking tour of Glengarriff Bay. Continue further out the Beara Peninsula and catch a ferry to Bere Island where you will immerse yourself in nature, soak up the spectacular scenery and experience island life.
Your Weekend Schedule
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11am arrive at Two Green Shoots in Glengarriff.
60min guided foraging walk on Esk Mountain.
Demonstration on preparing the wild ingredients gathered.
12noon 2-course interactive camp-fire lunch served in a woodland clearing.
2pm 3 hour guided kayaking tour of Glengarriff bay, no experience needed. Suitable for beginners!
5:30pm Drive further out the Beara Peninsula towards Castletownbere to get the 6:30pm or 7pm ferry to Bere Island. See our FAQs below for more information on this.
7.30pm Arrive at Wild Atlantic Glamping and settle into a water-side Bell Tent & your home from home for the weekend.
No need to worry about dinner as there will be a hamper of delicious West Cork produce waiting for you to enjoy on our covered terrace or in our dining room with views over Bantry Bay.
Chill by the camp fire, toast marshmallows, or head back to your tent to relax.
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Watch the sun rise from your tent or you could even join some locals for a sunrise swim.
9:30am Get to know the island & meet the locals at Bere Island Parkrun. Walk or run this spectacular 5k trail across the island.
10:30am Join the locals for post Park Run tea and freshly made homemade scones with blackberry jam at The Bakehouse Cafe.
1pm A guided tour of Lonehort Battery which was operational during World War One and is the largest of seven gun batteries built on Bere Island by the British Admiralty.
2pm Your host, Caitríona, will help you make a plan to get the most out of your island adventure. Maybe you would like to discover the hidden sandy cove with turquoise water, climb up to one of the Martello Towers or hike to the Ardnakinna lighthouse. Or maybe you would like to just relax and read a book listening to the sounds of nature.
6pm Dinner at a local restaurant.
Back to the campsite to chill by the fire, toast marshmallows or head back to your tent to relax.
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9am A breakfast box with cheese, freshly baked brown bread, granola pot with fresh berries, juice, tea/coffee will be waiting for in the dining room.
11am Ferry back to the mainland.
Make your way home or continue your adventure along the Beara Peninsula using the map of our favourite Beara adventures.
WE CRAFT GARDENS, FEASTS & ESCAPES THAT NOURISH PEOPLE & PLACES
We design spaces & experiences that re-connect you with what nature looks, smells, sounds & feels like & most importantly how vital this is for our health & that of this planet we call home.
Each Summer we open the gates to our showcase edible paradise – The Garden of Re-Imagination & Esk Mountain Foraging Trail, offering a range of flavour-filled adventures giving you the chance to feast on & learn about the incredible plants we grow!
Two Green Shoots
ACCOMODATION & PRICING
You will stay in one of ten luxury Glamping Tents on Bere Island with full access to the Wild Atlantic Glamping serviced building
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2 People Sharing
2 people sharing a 5m bell tent.
Double bed
+ optional single camp bed
€500 per person (July/August)
€455 per person (June)
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3 People Sharing
3 people sharing a 5m bell tent.
3 Single beds
€380 per person (July/August)
€345 per person (June)
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60min guided foraging walk on Esk Mountain.
Demonstration on preparing the wild ingredients gathered.
2-course interactive camp-fire dinner served in a woodland clearing.
3hr guided kayaking tour of Glengarriff bay led by Outdoors Ireland.
Return ferry journey to Bere Island for a car with 2/3 passengers.
2 nights accommodation in a bell tent.
Hamper of West Cork produce for dinner Friday evening.
Welcome pack with prosecco, marshmallows, scones, local honey and blackberry jam.
Post Park Run Tea/coffee and scones at The Bakehouse Cafe.
Guided tour of Lonehort Battery.
2 course dinner at local restaurant on Saturday night (drinks not included).
Breakfast box on Sunday morning.
Tea/coffee throughout the weekend.
Access to all campsite facilities including toilets, showers, kitchen, dining area and covered deck with firepit.
A map to guide you to our favourite Beara adventures.
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Any additional snacks or drinks that you might like for the weekend (guests will have access to a fridge and storage area in the kitchen).
Wine or any other alcoholic drinks.
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No, you just need to pay a 150 euro deposit per person to secure your place. The balance will be due 30 days before check in. Cancellations made 30 days or more before check in date will receive a full refund. Deposit will not be refunded for cancellations made within 30 days of check in date.
What to bring
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Hiking Boots
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Swimwear
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Warm Clothes
FAQs
Where is the meeting point on Friday?
Directions from Glengarriff village: continue 5km on the N71 in the direction of Kenmare. Look out for a road narrowing sign and wooden lodge on the left. Our entrance is opposite this on the right between all the 100m signage for The Ewe Experience. You'll turn in & see a sign on your left 'The Garden of Re-Imagination' & two square signs 'Welcome to an Ark' & The Failte Ireland Welcome Standard tick to your right. Open the metal gate and if you could please close behind you (we have a crowd of hungry deer desperate to get in and have a taste of our edible garden and our deer fence & gate is the only way to keep the garden safe). Come up the driveway to park up in the outer car park where you'll be greeted by your guide Kloe. Following your foraging tour & campfire dinner, you'll have a short 5minute drive down through Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve to Glengarriff Harbour, to meet your kayaking guide Nathan of Outdoors Ireland at the slip opposite Eccles Hotel. Eircode of hotel: P75 A072. FREE on-road parking available alongside the slip.
Who is this experience suitable for?
This experience is best suited to adults & children aged 12yrs & up. The foraging trail includes slopes, boardwalks & steps in places so unfortunately is not wheelchair accessible & a basic level of fitness & mobility is required. A basic level of fitness required for kayaking.
What else should I pack with me?
Don’t forget that you will be sleeping in a tent; a very luxurious tent, certainly, but it is still a tent! The Irish weather can be unpredictable and changeable, so we suggest packing plenty of layers. It can get cold at night, so bring warm clothes to sleep in, woolly socks, a hat and maybe even a hot water bottle. You’ll be spending your days outdoors in nature so pack plenty of activewear, hiking boots, warm clothes for bedtime, towels and toiletries.
What services are available on the island?
Don’t forget there isn’t any ATM or petrol station on the island, so please make sure you fill your wallet and your car before leaving the mainland. Some businesses take payment by card, but for smaller purchases you may want a little cash with you.
Do I need to bring bed linen & towels?
We provide bed linen and towels, but please bring your own beach towel.
How do I get to Wild Atlantic Glamping?
Bere Island is served by two car ferries (see Getting There for more details). Your booking includes a return trip with either ferry. You need to reverse onto the ferry, so join the queue ready to reverse down the pier. Please note that you cannot book the ferries in advance, so at peak times you might have to queue but if the ferry is full, don’t worry, they will come straight back for you - you will not be left behind! There will be signs from the ferry for the glamping site.
Is it possible to make some changes to the itinerary?
Absolutely, this is your adventure. Just call us on 086 6027819 and we will do our best adapt the experience to suit any specific requirements you might have.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
No problem at all, just let us know, when you are booking, any dietary requirements you have.
Who is my point of contact over the weekend?
Caitríona will be your host for the weekend. She will be onsite throughout the weekend if you need any assistance. She lives adjacent to the glamping site and can be contacted any time on 086 6027819.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 30 days or more before check in date will receive a full refund. Deposit will not be refunded for cancellations made within 30 days of check in date.
Is there anything else I should know?
To ensure that all our guests have a pleasant and relaxing stay, we have a 'no noise' policy after 11pm. We have put a list of other FAQs on our website here but please do not hesitate to call us on 086 6027819 if you have any questions.