Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Crosshaven

Crosshaven is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 2,093 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 16 beaches & coast and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Holy Trinity Church of Ireland (1 km), Camden Fort Meagher (2 km) and Roches Point Lighthouse (4 km).

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

Crosshaven at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 2,093
Coordinates
51.7983° N, 8.3008° W
Places within 50 km
120 (73 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 Crosshaven

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Crosshaven: 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 Crosshaven

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crosshaven. The closest is Camden Fort Meagher (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Crosshaven

58 churches within 100 km of Crosshaven. The closest is Holy Trinity Church of Ireland (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Crosshaven

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Crosshaven. The closest is Curraghbinny Point (2 km); the best-known is Roches Point Lighthouse (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Crosshaven

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Crosshaven. The closest is Golden Rock (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Crosshaven

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Crosshaven. The closest is Spike Island (5 km); the best-known is Rocky Island (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Crosshaven

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Crosshaven. The closest is Fota Wildlife Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Crosshaven

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crosshaven
  2. 1 km Holy Trinity Church of Ireland · church, Munster
  3. 4 km Roches Point Lighthouse · beach, Munster
  4. 3 km Camden Fort Meagher · fort, Munster
  5. 3 km Fort Mitchell · fort, Munster
  6. 2 km Rocky Island · island, Munster
  7. 5 km Back to Crosshaven

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From travellers near Crosshaven

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How to reach Crosshaven

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    Within 15 km of Crosshaven

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crosshaven by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2760Camden Fort Meagher (2 km)
    Churches4558Holy Trinity Church of Ireland (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1622Curraghbinny Point (2 km)
    Other attractions1218St. Mary's Well (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints217Golden Rock (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1010Spike Island (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Fota Wildlife Park (13 km)
    Parks44Tramore Valley Park (18 km)
    Treks04Ballyhoura Way (81 km)
    Museums33Heritage Centre (7 km)
    Caves01Mitchelstown Cave (72 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (77 km)

    Crosshaven: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crosshaven?

    Holy Trinity Church of Ireland (church, about 1 km), Camden Fort Meagher (fort, about 2 km), Roches Point Lighthouse (beach, about 4 km), Fort Mitchell (fort, about 5 km), Rocky Island (island, about 5 km), Haulbowline (river spot, about 6 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 12 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crosshaven?

    Camden Fort Meagher, about 2 km by road; Ringaskiddy Martello Tower (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Crosshaven?

    Holy Trinity Church of Ireland, about 1 km by road; The Oratory (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Crosshaven?

    Curraghbinny Point, about 2 km by road; Myrtleville Beach (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crosshaven?

    Start in Crosshaven, visit Holy Trinity Church of Ireland, then Roches Point Lighthouse, then Camden Fort Meagher, then Fort Mitchell, then Rocky Island, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crosshaven?

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

    Towns near Crosshaven

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