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Cobh

Cobh is a town in Munster district, Ireland of about 10,501 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 38 churches and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cobh Museum, Haulbowline and Cove Fort.

51.8505° N, 8.2948° WPop. 10,501

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km112
Must-see166
Notable34
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cobh Museum, museum near Cobh
Must-see

Cobh Museum

Museum · 1 km

Haulbowline, river spot near Cobh
Must-see

Haulbowline

River spot · 1 km

Cove Fort, fort near Cobh
Must-see

Cove Fort

Fort · 2 km

Places near Cobh by type

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One day from Cobh

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

35 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cobh
  2. Monkstown Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Belvelly Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Holy Trinity Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Cork Harbourbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Camden Fort Meagherfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cobh
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cobh?

Cobh Museum (museum, about 1 km), Haulbowline (river spot, about 1 km), Cove Fort (fort, about 2 km), Rocky Island (island, about 2 km), Spit Bank Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), Fort Mitchell (fort, about 2 km).

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

112 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 9 other attractions, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to Cobh?

Lusitania Peace Memorial, about 1 km by road; Cove Fort (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cobh?

St.Colman's Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Christ Church (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cobh?

Start in Cobh, visit Monkstown Castle, then Belvelly Castle, then Holy Trinity Church, then Cork Harbour, then Camden Fort Meagher, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.