Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Killorglin

Killorglin is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 2,082 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 churches. The must-see places are Ballymalis Castle (8 km), Lough Caragh (10 km) and Lough Acoose (13 km).

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

Killorglin at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 2,082
Coordinates
52.1000° N, 9.7833° W
Places within 50 km
113 (74 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 Killorglin

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

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Killorglin. The closest is King Puck Statue (1 km); the best-known is Ballymalis Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Killorglin

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Killorglin. The closest is Cloghfaunaglibbaun (10 km); the best-known is Beenkeragh (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Beenkeragh · viewpoint · Munster · ~13 km · Must-see
  • The Bones · viewpoint · Munster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Caher West Top · viewpoint · Munster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Baurtregaum · viewpoint · Munster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Cruach Mhór · viewpoint · Munster · ~16 km · Must-see
  • The Big Gun · viewpoint · Munster · ~16 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Killorglin

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Killorglin. The closest is Innisfallen (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Killorglin

23 churches within 100 km of Killorglin. The closest is St. James' Church (1 km); the best-known is Annagh Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Killorglin

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Killorglin. The closest is Farrantoreen Lough (1 km); the best-known is Lough Caragh (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Killorglin

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Killorglin. The closest is Cromane Point (11 km); the best-known is Inch Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Killorglin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Killorglin
  2. 8 km Ballymalis Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 12 km Beenkeragh · viewpoint, Munster
  4. 1 km The Bones · viewpoint, Munster
  5. 5 km Lough Acoose · lake, Munster
  6. 8 km Lough Caragh · lake, Munster
  7. 10 km Back to Killorglin

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From travellers near Killorglin

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How to reach Killorglin

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    Within 15 km of Killorglin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Killorglin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2360King Puck Statue (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4049Cloghfaunaglibbaun (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves331Innisfallen (21 km)
    Churches1123St. James' Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1719Farrantoreen Lough (1 km)
    Beaches & coast515Cromane Point (11 km)
    Other attractions68Kerry Bog Village (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Eirk Bog Nature Reserve (24 km)
    Waterfalls22Castle Falls, Killarney (24 km)
    Treks12The Dingle Way (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (24 km)
    Museums11Kerry County Museum (24 km)
    Buddhist sites01Skellig Monastery (79 km)

    Killorglin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Killorglin?

    Ballymalis Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Lough Caragh (lake, about 10 km), Lough Acoose (lake, about 13 km), Beenkeragh (viewpoint, about 13 km), Dunloe Ogham Stones (attraction, about 14 km), The Bones (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Killorglin?

    King Puck Statue, about 1 km by road; Castle Conway (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Killorglin?

    Cloghfaunaglibbaun, about 10 km by road; Knockbrack (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Killorglin?

    Innisfallen, about 21 km by road; Rossmore Island (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Killorglin?

    Start in Killorglin, visit Ballymalis Castle, then Beenkeragh, then The Bones, then Lough Acoose, then Lough Caragh, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Killorglin?

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

    Towns near Killorglin

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