Cycling World Magazine June 2017 | Page 42

42 | Cycling World A Caravan or Camping holiday in Killarney, Co. Kerry at the highly recommended Beech Grove Caravan and Camping Park is a magical experience for all visitors. This long established family-run caravan and camping park caters for touring caravans, dorm mobiles, motor homes and tents. Also on site are 8 static luxury mobile homes for hire. Panoramic scenery abounds locally with views of Killarney’s lower lake and the majestic Mcgillycuddy Reeks. The Park is 10 min drive from killarney town center. If you wanted to walk, there is a beautiful walk through the Fossa way, it links with the national park. There is pubs and Restaurants 5 min walk from us in a well lit up area. The park have a large Shower/Toilet Block, Large campers kitchen with Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, fridge/Freezer etc. There is a shop on site as well as a TV Room with Irish TV and sky. There is a pool table and other games also. There is a new play area next to park with mini gym for Adults, its free and outdoors. There is table and chairs and barbecues in park. There is wifi also available. Currently open until 30th September you will find your stay at Beech Grove Park an ideal base for both exploring Killarney town and its nearby attractions and also for touring the famous ‘Kingdom of Kerry. Beechgrove is the best value park in Killarney, pitches for campers/caravans 20 euros, free electricity, set price. Tents 7 euros pp. Low season. High season pitch 25 euros free electricity and tents 9 euros. Beechgrove have up graded all there mobile homes now and have large, luxury,modern mobile homes on site.Special offer for low season 3 nights 129 euros. High season 600 euros per week. Tony and Joan Wharton, Beech Grove Caravan & Camping Park, Fossa, Killarney,Co. Kerry, Ireland. Tel:00 353 (0)64 6671848 • Mobile: 00 353 (0)87 9048123 • [email protected] Cycling in the area We are a family run hotel located off of the A32; close to Fareham, Gosport and the ferry to Portsmouth. Our accommodation consists of twelve bedrooms, singles, doubles and family rooms. Our bar and dining area are open seven days a week to hotel guests and non-residents. The bar is open all day and offers a good selection of lagers, ales and alcohol beverages along with freshly ground coffee and soft drinks. Home cooked food is served daily. The Manor Room serves breakfast daily and can also be hired out throughout the day for meetings, luncheons or private dinner parties. Brewers Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, PO13 0JY T: 01329 232 946 E:[email protected] A flat terrain and a good network of cycle tracks and lanes makes it easy to cycle in Gosport. There are interesting places to visit including 6 miles of accessible coastline stretching from Gosport Town Centre to Lee on the Solent, where you can relax and enjoy the best views of Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The ferry from Portsmouth carries bicycles and leads straight to the Town Centre and rail inks or hovercraft to the Isle of Wight. Queen Elizabeth Country Park (QECP) just 16 miles away up the A3 in Hampshire consists of three fully way-marked off-road mountain bike trails, including plenty of natural trails to explore in the area. Three cycle tracks use the rights of way network and some public roads. Or take a ride up to Portsdown Hill and take in the spectacular views across the Solent. Or head towards the South Downs National Park; landscapes covering 1,600km² of breath- taking views, hidden gems and quintessentially English scenery. How about booking a taster or full training session at the Velodrome in Calshot, just one hours drive westbound; it is the only indoor banked velodrome in the South of England