Durrus is situated 6 miles from Bantry, and is commonly known as the gateway to the world famous Sheepshead Way. A lively village, well populated with bars, shops and restaurants, it is a popular spot for holidaymakers wishing to visit the beaches and walkways of the Mizen Peninsula and Dunmanus Bay.

Together with the nearby villages of Kilcrohane and Ahakista, Durrus boasts a thriving local community with a lively local celebrity, Graham Norton living nearby.

The Sheeps Head Way is a 150km walking route located on the narrow Sheeps Head peninsula in West Cork between Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay. The route also extends eastwards from Bantry to Drimoleague ( www.drimoleaguewalkway.com ) and Gougane Barra offering further walking opportunities in the region. The region won a European Destination of Excellence Award in 2009, and is host to over a hundred thousand visitors each year.

More information on the Sheepshead Way can be found on www.thesheepsheadway.ie.

The local communities of Ahakista, Kilcrohane and Durrus are regular contributors to The Grapevine, so keep checking our online copy for news of the latest  happenings in the area.