Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Kenmare

Kenmare is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 2,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 8 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Dunkerron Castle (3 km), Moll's Gap (10 km) and Eirk Bog Nature Reserve (11 km).

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

Kenmare at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 2,175
Coordinates
51.8833° N, 9.5833° W
Places within 50 km
117 (80 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kenmare

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

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kenmare. The closest is Dunkerron Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kenmare

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kenmare. The closest is Strickeen (2 km); the best-known is Moll's Gap (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kenmare

46 churches within 100 km of Kenmare. The closest is Holy Cross Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kenmare

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kenmare. The closest is Dunkerron Island East (5 km); the best-known is Rossmore Island (20 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Kenmare

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kenmare. The closest is Rossbeigh Beach (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kenmare

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kenmare. The closest is Dromoughty Lake (8 km); the best-known is Upper Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Kenmare

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kenmare
  2. 3 km Dunkerron Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 9 km Dromore Castle · heritage site, Munster
  4. 12 km Moll's Gap · viewpoint, Munster
  5. 1 km Eirk Bog Nature Reserve · nature spot, Munster
  6. 8 km Upper Lake · lake, Munster
  7. 14 km Back to Kenmare

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From travellers near Kenmare

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    Within 15 km of Kenmare

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kenmare by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2265Dunkerron Castle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4552Strickeen (2 km)
    Churches1046Holy Cross Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves831Dunkerron Island East (5 km)
    Beaches & coast416Rossbeigh Beach (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1414Dromoughty Lake (8 km)
    Other attractions512Tobernawahnee (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Eirk Bog Nature Reserve (11 km)
    Parks04Fitzgerald's Park (93 km)
    Waterfalls33Dromanassig Waterfall (7 km)
    Treks12Beara Way (33 km)
    Museums02Kerry County Museum (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Skellig Monastery (84 km)

    Kenmare: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kenmare?

    Dunkerron Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Moll's Gap (viewpoint, about 10 km), Eirk Bog Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km), Dromore Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Upper Lake (lake, about 14 km), Mangerton (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kenmare?

    Dunkerron Castle, about 3 km by road; Templenoe Church (ruins) (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kenmare?

    Strickeen, about 2 km by road; Mucksna Mountain (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kenmare?

    Holy Cross Church, about 1 km by road; Our Lady's Well (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kenmare?

    Start in Kenmare, visit Dunkerron Castle, then Dromore Castle, then Moll's Gap, then Eirk Bog Nature Reserve, then Upper Lake, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kenmare?

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

    Towns near Kenmare

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