One of the many beauty spots in West Cork, the three valleys of Borlin, Mealagh and Kealkill  nestle within the Caha Mountains and lead into Bantry Bay with the Beara Peninsula on the north and the Sheeps Head on the south.
The Borlin Valley is overlooked by Cnoc Baoi, the highest peak in Cork, and is vintage hill-walking terrain including the Gougane Barra Horseshoe. Borlin also gives it name to the Borlin Set popular with set dancers all over Ireland and abroad.
The Mealagh Valley has many significant archaeological sites. Local tradition suggests that Ireland’s first settlers landed at Dún na mBarc where the Mealagh river flows into Bantry Bay.
Kealkill is the biggest of the three valleys stretching from Keimaneigh on the east to Ballylickey to the west. It contains Kealkill village, which offers visitors a variety of shops, pubs and accommodation. The ruins of Carriganass Castle, a stronghold of the O'Sullivan Beare clan, perched dramatically over a waterfall is a short stroll from the village. The valley also contains the internationally known Kealkill Stone Circle.
The valleys have strong cultural and social links and are connected by a network of roads and tracks-ideal for cyclists of all grades. For more leisurely pursuits, there is salmon and trout fishing. The wild life enthusiast can visit the castle roost of one of the biggest Daubenton bat colonies in Ireland. For the visitor with gift shop fatigue and tourist industry overload, this area offers a charming and unspoilt respite

Carriganass Castle Limited is a voluntary organisation based in the Three Valleys. The aims of the organisation are to preserve the O'Sullivan Beare castle at Carriganass, Kealkill and to develop walkways and cycleways routes within the three valleys. For more information on the Carriganass Castle project visit our other website at www.carriganass.com

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