🚠🌊 Discovering West Cork – Dursey Island Cable Car Adventure
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Join us as we continue our Discovering West Cork series with a visit to one of Ireland’s most unique and remote destinations.
Experience the spectacular Dursey Island Cable Car—the only cable car in Ireland and the only one in Europe that crosses open seawater. After crossing the dramatic Dursey Sound, we’ll spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the island, enjoying the stunning Atlantic scenery, spotting wildlife, and sharing lunch together.
Whether you’re joining to meet new people, discover another hidden gem of West Cork, or simply enjoy a unique summer day out, everyone is welcome!
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📍 Meeting Point
Dursey Island Cable Car Station
📅 Saturday, 8th August 2026
🕙 Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
The cable car operates on a first-come, first-served basis and carries only 6 passengers at a time, so we’ll meet early to help ensure the group can cross with minimal waiting.
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🚠 Cable Car Experience
The highlight of our day!
- 🇮🇪 Ireland’s only cable car
- 🌊 The only cable car in Europe crossing open seawater
- ⏱️ Journey time: approximately 8–10 minutes each way
- 👥 Capacity: 6 passengers per crossing
- ❌ No booking required — simply join the queue.
More information:
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🌿 Itinerary
10:00 AM
Meet at the cable car station, introduce ourselves and take a quick group photo.
Morning
🚠 Cross to Dursey Island by cable car.
Enjoy the incredible views across Dursey Sound during the crossing.
Late Morning & Afternoon
We’ll enjoy a relaxed day on the island, including:
📸 Beautiful Atlantic viewpoints
🌿 Easy exploration around the island at a comfortable pace
🐦 Opportunities to spot seabirds and wildlife
🍽️ Lunch together (please bring a packed lunch or snacks, as food options on the island are very limited)
☕ Plenty of time to relax, chat and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
We’ll head back by cable car at around 14:30 or 15:00
Optional: If there’s interest, we can finish the day with a coffee or an early dinner in Allihies or Castletownbere before heading home.
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💰 Estimated Costs
🚠 Return Cable Car: €10 Adult
👧 Child: €5
🍽️ Food & Drinks: Bring a packed lunch and drinks.
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🚗 Getting There
By Car
We’ll meet directly at Dursey Island Cable Car Station.
Parking is available beside the cable car terminal.
🚘 Carpooling
If you have spare seats or are looking for a lift, please join our WhatsApp group so we can arrange car sharing.
📱 WhatsApp Group
Petrol costs can be shared by mutual agreement.
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🌦️ Weather
Dursey Island is one of Ireland’s most exposed Atlantic locations, so weather conditions can change quickly.
Please bring:
✔ Comfortable walking shoes
✔ Waterproof jacket
✔ Warm layers
✔ Water
✔ Packed lunch or snacks
✔ Camera
⚠️ The cable car may temporarily stop operating during periods of very strong winds. If weather conditions affect the event, we’ll keep everyone updated in advance.
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💡 Good to Know
- Come solo — most people do.
- This is not a hiking event. We’ll keep the day relaxed and enjoy the island at an easy pace.
- Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead due to livestock.
- As the cable car carries only six passengers at a time, there may be a short wait before everyone has crossed.
- Public facilities on the island are limited, so please come prepared.
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🌟 Why Join?
✅ Ride Ireland’s only cable car
✅ Cross open seawater to one of Ireland’s most remote islands
✅ Discover another hidden gem of West Cork
✅ Meet friendly, like-minded people
✅ Enjoy breathtaking scenery and a relaxed summer day outdoors
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Come solo. Leave with unforgettable memories, spectacular Atlantic views, and new friends. 🚠🌊🍀