Anyone looking for a holiday rental in Belgooly can get a sense of the area through two distinct highlights: walks by the water and the history of the Flour Mill. The distinctive river landscape and a connection between Kinsale and Cork City via Route 228 are also part of the picture.

Two walks, different details

The Belgooly Estuary Walks are an approximately 2-kilometre estuary walk that runs from the village along the estuary. The length of this walk is given as an estimate. Another scenic recreational path follows the River Belgooly; it was created from the south of the village in the direction of Kinsale. The walks offer different points of interest: for the Estuary Walks, the approximate length is a useful guide, while the route and direction are the focus of the path along the River Belgooly. This can help you decide whether to choose a walk based on an approximate distance or on a route heading towards Kinsale.

Watercourses and habitats

The River Stick runs along the western edge of the village and flows into the tidal River Belgooly to the south. Its tidal zone extends to the boundary of Belgooly. The corridors of the two River Stick branches meet in the village. Ecologically valuable habitats in these corridors include wooded strips, among others. Together, the watercourse, tidal zone and habitat corridors offer different perspectives on the local landscape.

The Belgooly Flour Mill: structure and history

The Belgooly Flour Mill is a ruined building with six bays and six storeys. The two details describe different aspects of its layout: bays divide the façade, while storeys are the levels above one another. The mill was built in 1832. In the late 1870s, it was incorporated into a distillery and converted into a grain store. The Belgooly Flour Mill is listed in the Record of Protected Structures under code 00725. Its structure, historic conversion and protected status each offer a different way to explore the area.

Route and a wider look at Cork

Route 228 runs between Kinsale and Cork City via Belgooly. Check the timetable before travelling to make sure the service suits your travel dates.

The wider destination of Cork also offers distinctive examples of architecture, fortifications and garden design. Barryscourt Castle was built between 1392 and 1420 as an Irish tower house. Charles Fort was built between 1677 and 1682 to protect the town and harbour of Kinsale; its walls and ramparts look out over the harbour. Fota Arboretum covers 11 hectares and is home to rare, delicate trees and shrubs that grow outdoors. The gardens at Fota also include an ornamental lake, formal pleasure gardens, an orangery and a sun temple. These themes add further facets of Cork to the local walks and mill history.

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For the wider travel guide: Cork.