Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Killumney

Killumney is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 1,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Ballincollig Castle (4 km), St Senan's Church of Ireland (5 km) and Kilcrea Friary (6 km).

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Killumney at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,046
Coordinates
51.8724° N, 8.6478° W
Places within 50 km
93 (82 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 Killumney

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

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Killumney. The closest is Ballincollig Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Killumney

49 churches within 100 km of Killumney. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (2 km); the best-known is St Senan's Church of Ireland (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Killumney

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Killumney. The closest is Musheramore (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Killumney

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Killumney. The closest is Sandy Cove Island (29 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Killumney

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Killumney. The closest is Lough Mahon (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Killumney

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Killumney. The closest is Fota Wildlife Park (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Killumney

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 Killumney
  2. 4 km Ballincollig Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 4 km Saint Peter's · church, Munster
  4. 1 km Carrigrohane Castle · heritage site, Munster
  5. 8 km St Senan's Church of Ireland · church, Munster
  6. 8 km Kilcrea Friary · church, Munster
  7. 6 km Back to Killumney

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From travellers near Killumney

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    Within 15 km of Killumney

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Killumney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3176Ballincollig Castle (4 km)
    Churches3149Saint John the Baptist Church (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints328Musheramore (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves418Sandy Cove Island (29 km)
    Other attractions917Mary's Well (5 km)
    Beaches & coast512Lough Mahon (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Fota Wildlife Park (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Inniscarra Dam (4 km)
    Parks44Fitzgerald's Park (13 km)
    Waterfalls13Monument Waterfall (8 km)
    Treks03Ballyhoura Way (70 km)
    Museums22The Butter Museum (15 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (75 km)
    Caves01Mitchelstown Cave (76 km)

    Killumney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Killumney?

    Ballincollig Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St Senan's Church of Ireland (church, about 5 km), Kilcrea Friary (church, about 6 km), Carrigrohane Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 8 km), Blarney Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Killumney?

    Ballincollig Castle, about 4 km by road; Gunpowder Mills (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Killumney?

    Saint John the Baptist Church, about 2 km by road; St Senan's Church of Ireland (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Killumney?

    Musheramore, about 34 km by road; Mullaghanish (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Killumney?

    Start in Killumney, visit Ballincollig Castle, then Saint Peter's, then Carrigrohane Castle, then St Senan's Church of Ireland, then Kilcrea Friary, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Killumney?

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

    Towns near Killumney

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Killumney’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.