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The old market town of Dunmanway gets its name from Dun-na-m-beam – the fort of the pinnacles. This area of West Cork is full of spectacular scenery, with hills and lakes to the north, south and west, Dunmanway is an ideal location for hill walking, horse riding, fishing, pitch and putt, and swimming. Other local amenities include a Sam Maguire GAA pitch, soccer pitch, rugby pitch and handball alley

Places of Interest
Encompassed by spectacular scenery, with hills and lakes to the North, South and West, Dunmanway has often been referred to as ‘The Gateway to The Mountains’.
Home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland, West Cork is a haven of music, culture and poetry. Some of the main places of interest within easy driving distance from The Parkway Hotel are:-

Gougane Barra
Site of the 6th Century hermitage of St. Finbarr, Patron Saint of Cork, it sits on a little island on a lake against a backdrop of rugged hills.

Bantry Bay
Beautiful Bantry Bay is home to the mussel farms and fishing fleets which supply the fresh produce offered in many of West Cork’s restaurants, including The Parkway Hotel. A traditional market is held in Bantry on the first Friday of every month.

Kinsale
Travelling south from Dunmanway you will soon arrive at the stunning fishing fishing village of Kinsale with its array of boats and yachts moored in the picturesque harbour. Host to the famous Gourmet Food Circle of West Cork, Kinsale offers an abundance of water sports and the coast road attracts bird watchers and anglers alike.