It is in lower Cork Harbour at the mouth of the River Owenabue, across from Currabinny Wood, 15 km south-east of the centre of Cork city. Originally a fishing village, from the 19th century, the economy of the area became more reliant on a growing tourism industry.
Getting to Crosshaven
By road from Cork follow R612 past Carrigaline, 19 km. Bus Éireann 220 / 220X runs every 30 min from Ovens and Ballincollig via UCC campus and Cork city centre to Carrigaline and Crosshaven, taking 40 min. The service is every 15 min as far as Carrigaline. Visiting boats can moor at The Boatyard east of the inlet or Royal Cork Yacht Club west.
- 01Cork Ferry Terminal is at Ringaskiddy
In summer there are ferries from Roscoff and Santander.
Worth seeing
- 01Holy Trinity
Anglican church designed by William Burges, the architect of St Fin Barre's in Cork, and completed in 1868.
- 02Camden Fort Meagher
Apr-Jun & Oct Nov Wed-Sun, July Aug daily 10AM-4PM.
- 03Fort Templebreedy
Things to do
Boat trips are run by Cork Sea Safari. Piper's Funfair (aka "The Merries") at
Where to eat
Rivers End, Point Rd,. Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-5PM. Cafe with coffee, cake and light bites, nice outdoor seating area. Hong Kong Chef on Lower Rd is open daily 4:30-10PM, sit in or take away. The Anchor, 4 Middle Rd P43 FY94,. Thu-Sun 5-9PM. Good central place for bar food.
- 01The Lodge
Mon, Wed-Fri 4-11PM, Sat 1PM-midnight, Sun 1-11PM.
Getting around Crosshaven the local way
- Get inIn summer there are ferries from Roscoff and Santander.
- Go nextYou can shortcut to Cobh by the Passage West Ferry, then continue east to Youghal.
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