Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Aghada

Aghada is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 1,015 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 15 beaches & coast and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cork Harbour (3 km), Holy Trinity Church (4 km) and Spit Bank Lighthouse (5 km).

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Aghada, Ireland
Aghada, Munster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aghada at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,015
Coordinates
51.8392° N, 8.2122° W
Places within 50 km
117 (76 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Aghada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aghada: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Aghada

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aghada. The closest is Cove Fort (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aghada

56 churches within 100 km of Aghada. The closest is Holy Trinity Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Aghada

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aghada. The closest is Long Point (3 km); the best-known is Cork Harbour (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aghada

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aghada. The closest is Golden Rock (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aghada

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aghada. The closest is Great Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aghada

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aghada. The closest is Fota Wildlife Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aghada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aghada
  2. 3 km Cork Harbour · beach
  3. 2 km Spit Bank Lighthouse · beach
  4. 1 km Cove Fort · fort, Munster
  5. 2 km Great Island · island, Munster
  6. 5 km Holy Trinity Church · church, Munster
  7. 4 km Back to Aghada

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How to reach Aghada

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    Within 15 km of Aghada

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aghada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3268Cove Fort (6 km)
    Churches4156Holy Trinity Church (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1519Long Point (3 km)
    Other attractions1017Lady's Well (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints115Golden Rock (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1010Great Island (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Fota Wildlife Park (11 km)
    Parks44Tramore Valley Park (22 km)
    Treks04Ballyhoura Way (78 km)
    Museums33Heritage Centre (8 km)
    Caves01Mitchelstown Cave (65 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (71 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lough Gur (98 km)

    Aghada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aghada?

    Cork Harbour (beach, about 3 km), Holy Trinity Church (church, about 4 km), Spit Bank Lighthouse (beach, about 5 km), Cove Fort (fort, about 6 km), Great Island (island, about 6 km), Fort Mitchell (fort, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aghada?

    117 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 10 other attractions, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aghada?

    Cove Fort, about 6 km by road; Fort Mitchell (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aghada?

    Holy Trinity Church, about 4 km by road; Sacred Heart Church, Ballymore (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Aghada?

    Long Point, about 3 km by road; Whitegate Bay (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aghada?

    Start in Aghada, visit Cork Harbour, then Spit Bank Lighthouse, then Cove Fort, then Great Island, then Holy Trinity Church, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aghada?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Aghada

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aghada’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aghada on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.