The Pink is centered approximately equidistant between Bandon, Clonakilty and Kinsale. So, unless you are starting off close to us, you will probably come via one of these towns. See the directions below from each of them.
Heading from Cork, you can head through either Kinsale or Bandon, depending which is more convenient. From the airport, just follow the R600 to Kinsale, then on from there.
From Bandon
and inland
Back to
Find Us
Distances (km)
Bandon 15
Kinsale 16
Clonakilty 19
Cork Airport 40
Cork 45
Bantry 70
Killarney 90
Waterford 165
Shannon 170
Rosslare 240
Dublin 300
Belfast 465
London 765
Paris 1230
Amsterdam 1300
Munich 1920
Rome 2600
Moscow 3700
From Kinsale
and the east
From Kinsale
and the east
From Kinsale
and the east
Start on the N71 towards Bandon. A short distance out of town turn right onto the R600.
Follow this to Timoleague. Out through the village, then keep on the R600 now signposted to Ballinspittle.
The Pink is a further 8km along the coast.
From Bandon, get onto the R603 Kilbrittain road.
Follow this about 10km to Kilbrittain, go through the village and out towards the coast.
After about 3km turn right on the R600, signposted to Timoleage. The Pink is just past the beach at the top of the hill.
Head west from Kinsale on the R600. This twists and turns, but is signposted all along the way.
At first signs are for Ballinspittle. Once through there, continue to follow the R600, now towards Timoleague and Clonakilty.
After about 5km it is signed left across the causeway bridge. Then it is just past the beach up the hill to The Pink.
From Clonakilty
and the west
