Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Cahersiveen

Cahersiveen is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 1,168 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves and 25 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Ballycarbery Castle (3 km), Leacanabuile Ring Fort (4 km) and Beginish House (6 km).

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

Cahersiveen at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,168
Coordinates
51.9486° N, 10.2222° W
Places within 50 km
197 (76 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Cahersiveen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cahersiveen: 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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Things to see near Cahersiveen, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Cahersiveen

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cahersiveen. The closest is Bentee (2 km); the best-known is Knocknadobar (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Cahersiveen

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cahersiveen. The closest is Ballycarbery Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cahersiveen

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cahersiveen. The closest is Foughil Island (2 km); the best-known is Beginish Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Cahersiveen

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cahersiveen. The closest is Lough Kay (6 km); the best-known is Cromwell Point Lighthouse (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cahersiveen

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cahersiveen. The closest is Roads Lough (12 km); the best-known is Lough Currane (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cahersiveen

19 churches within 100 km of Cahersiveen. The closest is Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church of the Holy Cross (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cahersiveen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cahersiveen
  2. 3 km Ballycarbery Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 4 km Beginish Island · island, Munster
  4. 2 km Cromwell Point Lighthouse · beach, Munster
  5. 6 km Leacanabuile Ring Fort · fort, Munster
  6. 9 km Knocknadobar · viewpoint, Munster
  7. 7 km Back to Cahersiveen

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How to reach Cahersiveen

    All places near Cahersiveen by distance

    Within 15 km of Cahersiveen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cahersiveen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6677Bentee (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3147Ballycarbery Castle (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2034Foughil Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2532Lough Kay (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2325Roads Lough (12 km)
    Churches819Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church of the Holy Cross (1 km)
    Other attractions1114Beginish House (6 km)
    Caves88The Grotto (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Derreen Gardens (45 km)
    Treks22The Dingle Way (38 km)
    Waterfalls02Castle Falls, Killarney (58 km)
    Buddhist sites11Skellig Monastery (37 km)
    Museums01Kerry County Museum (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (63 km)

    Cahersiveen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cahersiveen?

    Ballycarbery Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Leacanabuile Ring Fort (fort, about 4 km), Beginish House (attraction, about 6 km), Beginish Island (island, about 7 km), Knocknadobar (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cromwell Point Lighthouse (beach, about 9 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 beaches & coast, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cahersiveen?

    Bentee, about 2 km by road; Slievagh (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cahersiveen?

    Ballycarbery Castle, about 3 km by road; Cahergal Ring Fort (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Cahersiveen?

    Foughil Island, about 2 km by road; Illaunnacartan (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cahersiveen?

    Start in Cahersiveen, visit Ballycarbery Castle, then Beginish Island, then Cromwell Point Lighthouse, then Leacanabuile Ring Fort, then Knocknadobar, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cahersiveen?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Cahersiveen

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