Cycling
The Parknasilla offers it's guests complimentary bike hire including safety equipment for daily use. There are many routes to explore from the 500 acres of parkland here at the Parknasilla estate to a gentle cycle into Sneem town, or if you're feeling a little more energetic why not take to the open road.
Sneem to Kenmare Distance 16km
Places of Interest Kenmare Heritage Centre
This Heritage Centre features an archaeological background to the town, the effect of the potato famine and emigration. The Kenmare Lace and Design Centre is located above the Heritage Centre. There are lace making demonstrations.
Druids Circle
1.2kms from the town. This circle is a very interesting relic of prehistoric times, consisting of 15 standing stones forming a ring about 15 meters in diameter. A large dolmen stands in the centre of the ring.
Sneem to Caherdaniel Distance 14km
Places of Interest
Derrynane Estate, Caherdaniel, Co, Kerry (Between Waterville & sneem)
This house at Caherdaniel was once the home of Daniel O'Connell, Known as the Liberator after his victorious campaign for Catholic freedom in 1829. The house is now a museum containing many fascinating gifts which the Irish people bestowed on O'Connell. If you have an interest in Irish History, you will find this museum a delight. Staigue Fort , Castlecove ( Between Caherdaniel & Sneem ) 4 kms from Castlecove on an unclassified road off the main road, is one of the best preserved of all Irish ancient structures. Staigue Fort is said to be over 2500 years old , long before mortar came into use, the quality of the stonework is very high. The Staigue Fort Exhibition Centre offers an excellent recreation of its history.
