Walk of the Week: Inchydoney Island

AS the new year is almost upon us we conclude our series of favourite walks with this fine walk which has for a long time been near the top of my list for birdwatching in winter.

Leaving the public car park, we pass the hotel on our left and, turning our backs on it, descend steep steps to the eastern strand.

Beyond the enormous hotel are miles of sand unsullied by Celtic Tiger development, and as wild and beautiful as any in West Cork.