About Rostellan
Rostellan a beautiful village situated in East Cork, only a 15-minute drive from Midleton (located on the Whitegate road), is a beautiful place to stop off for a picnic and explore the nearby woods. The scenic picnic area adjacent to Rostellan Woods and views across Cork Harbour are well worth a visit!
Cork Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world and it gloriously stretches along Aghada Pier, Whitegate, Ballycotton Strand, Garryvoe, Ballymacoda, Ballyvergan Reedbeds, Loughaderra, Cuskinny and Midleton Estuary.
The local wetland area in Rostellan is a very popular spot for Bird Watching, as it hosts an abundance of wildlife and wide variety of birds, swans in the nearby creek and lake.
The neighbouring East Cork beach areas of Inch Beach, Ballycotton, Ballynamona and Garryvoe are also places to enjoy family get-togethers, by way of picnic and walks.
Located on the Whitegate road, and is a great place to stop off for a picnic or take out your walking boots and take a stroll through Rostellan Woods.
Things to do
Rostellan a beautiful village situated in East Cork, only a 15-minute drive from Midleton (located on the Whitegate road), is a beautiful place to stop off for a picnic and explore the nearby woods. The scenic picnic area adjacent to Rostellan Woods and views across Cork Harbour are well worth a visit!
Cork Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world and it gloriously stretches along Aghada Pier, Whitegate, Ballycotton Strand, Garryvoe, Ballymacoda, Ballyvergan Reedbeds, Loughaderra, Cuskinny and Midleton Estuary.
The local wetland area in Rostellan is a very popular spot for Bird Watching, as it hosts an abundance of wildlife and wide variety of birds, swans in the nearby creek and lake.
The neighbouring East Cork beach areas of Inch Beach, Ballycotton, Ballynamona and Garryvoe are also places to enjoy family get-togethers, by way of picnic and walks.
Walking:
Rostellan is a relatively flat site and suitable for walks of all ages and abilities.
Exploring nature:
With its diverse range of wildlife and dense forests, Rostellan is a unique oasis for nature-lovers visiting East Cork.
Cycling:
Rostellan has a designated Forest Cycling Area where pedal bicycles are very welcomed.
Available Services
Services available onsite or nearby
Tea & Coffee
Baby Change
Milk Vending
Picnic Pods
Fresh Fruit & Veg
Car Park
Grocery
Bicycle Stand
Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
Lots of Nature