The Wild Atlantic Way's best experience by far! - We don't normally write reviews but we have to here because, quite simply, we had a absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. We had heard about Gormú when it was featured on an Irish television programme called Nationwide so we decided to give it a go. And we were so happy we did! Our guide, Conor, was an amazing story teller, whose knowledge of local folklore and heritage was utterly breath-taking, engrossing and infectious. We were completely hooked from the start as Conor enthralled us with the stories of people and events from history behind the old placenames of local sites and geographical features. As we listened, Conor led us on a lovely meandering walk along the coastline enjoying stunning views of secluded beaches, soaring cliffs and hidden ancient ruins. Conor was genuinely interested in us too and he epitomised that friendliness and connection for which Ireland is so famous, adding another layer of authenticity to our experience. The absolute highlight of the day though had to be the incredible picnic lunch we enjoyed looking out across Castlehaven beach, with the harbour stretching before us and the hidden glade, holy well and ruined Church of the local Saint Barrahane (Bearcán) behind us. Conor's fellow Gormú guide (and wife) Celine had baked the most delicious fresh homemade scones and fruit cake, which along with some very tasty local cheeses, strawberries and patés, we happily washed down with sparkling elderflower drink, tea and coffee. If you have any interestat all in history or heritage, or genuinely crave an authentic experience that captures west Cork's natural beauty, or just simply love to hear interesting anecdotes and stories from the past, this is an absolute must for you! Ten out of ten.... and we will definitely come back for more!

excellent and informative tour - Conor was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, entertaining and approachable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the stories despite it being a wet and foggy day. The picnic lunch was amazing - all locally sourced and delicious. All in all a great outing.

The Highlight of Our Trip to Ireland - Well worth the drive from Cork City to experience the local history and beauty of Castlehaven Cross. Conor is personable, super knowledgable, and individualizes the tour on the spot. If you do nothing else, this tour is a must!

A must do if in the area - Fabulous experience and Conor was such a fun and informative guide. The bikes are easy to manage and we really enjoyed the experience

A real taste of West Cork - It's now starting to become a family tradition when we return to West Cork, to do one of the Gormú experiences. Everything was perfect again this year. Conor's stories are just sublime and bring ever rock and cove to life. The picnic lunch provided was just an amazing showcase of local cheeses, fish and fresh produce that this area is renowned for, all topped off with Celine's home-baking. We can't wait to come back again next summer and do one of their eBike tours!

Placenames and their Amazing Stories in West Cork - Chaith mé lá breá le Conor ag foghlaim faoi na logainmneacha agus na scéalta áitiúla a bhaineann leo. Ba bhreá liom an scéal faoi chath chuan an Gleann Beárchain agus muid ag féasta ar lón blasta de cháiseanna áitiúla agus iasc deathaithe. Mholfainn an turas seo go mór do chách.

Conor Knows Cork! - Howdy All, My wife and I had a wonderful walk in a beautiful part of Ireland with Conor. He taught us so much about the place names and how important these names are for the 1,000s of years that people have been living in southern Cork. Conor is also very attentive. When he saw that my wife was looking at a particular flower, he paused his description of the shoreline place names and described the plant that had grabbed my wife's attention and other nearby plants. He described current conditions and stories as well as ancient ones with clear-eyed details about what is known, what can be reasonably accepted and stories that are fun and informative, but not necessarily factual. While walking and talking you get to see the wonderful coast that transitions from wooded stands to grasslands to a variety of beaches. To top it all off, at the end there is a fantastic picnic! We had a great time that was superlatively satisfying in mind and body!

Tow Head at its best ! - What a wonderful morning spent with Conor on our walking tour of Toe Head ! Conor , a historian and folklore story teller regaled us with stories of the area in an amusing fashion . We just loved listening to him . The fauna , flora and spectacular views were beautiful . This is a must for anyone visiting the area . Enjoy 🤩

A unique way to see & learn about West Cork. - We've walked with Conor before & absolutely love his passion & encyclopaedic knowledge of all things South West Cork. We did the Place Names walk around Castlehaven, including dramatic coastlines, secret beaches, ancient ruins & glorious flora & fauna - all embellished with tales from local history & folklore. We would absolutely recommend any of Conor's walking (or cycling) tours - they are are both exceptional and unique!

The nicest scones you will ever taste with enthralling storytelling. - We did some of the other Gormú experiences last year, so knew we were in for treat. This experience which is partly a food experience and partly a history experience with a focus on the names of places, did not disappoint. Conor is a local storyteller of some renown and his passion for telling enthralling stories shines through on this tour. We finished with the most delicious picnic which included the nicest home baked soda bread scones ever.