nearby, there's surfing, horse trekking, bird watching, sea angling, boating, sailing, and cycling. there is excellent hiking and walking as well to places such as brow head , mizen head, and three castles head. the spectacular local scenery includes the 400-foot cliffs of mizen head, only 4 km from the hotel. mizen head is the most south westerly point in ireland, boasting an award winning maritime museum and heritage attraction. barleycove beach hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the dramatic coastline of west cork.