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| Welcome to Knockadoon |
Knockadoon is a small rural peninsula, close to the seaside town of Youghal in County Cork. Take care, and watch out for walkers in particular, as you make your way through the narrow roads to the pier. From there, you have a choice of two walks, the Capel Way Coastal Trail towards the west (made up of two loops, 2.5km and 6km) and, towards the east, you may take the Barry's Cove Way.
From the pier itself, you can look across to Youghal nd you see more of that area if you take Barry's Cove Way. On the other hand, if you head west, you'll soon pass Capel Island, then an old Signal Tower. All the while, the ocean is to your left. Later again, views of Ballycotton and its lighthouse open up.
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| You'll start here by the pier. Youghal, and the mouth of the River Blackwater, are directly across from the pier. |
Lots of wildflowers grow quite close to the path. Many kinds of birds are seen too, from big hungry looking seagulls to busy little sparrows, and they keep you company. And don't forget to look inland as well where the landscape changes from season to season. Do bring a bottle of water and perhaps a little snack and take a break. There are a few seats along the way.
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| Capel Island |
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| On the road down to the pier (from earlier trip), all other pics July 1st 2020 |
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| On the lookout |
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| The old ruined signal tower. The towers were part of an all-island coastal defence system constructed in the early 19th century. The one in Kinsale (near the Old Head) has been restored and is open to the public. |
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| The island, with Ballycotton Lighthouse. The village is on the mainland to the right of the island. |
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| Don't forget to take the odd look inland! |
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| A crop of barley. July 1st, 2020 |
