Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Kinsale

Kinsale is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 3,843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 45 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Saint Multose Church (1 km), James' Fort (2 km) and Charles Fort (3 km).

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

Kinsale at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 3,843
Coordinates
51.7075° N, 8.5306° W
Places within 50 km
129 (76 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kinsale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kinsale: 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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Churches near Kinsale

63 churches within 100 km of Kinsale. The closest is St. John the Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Multose Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kinsale

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kinsale. The closest is James' Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kinsale

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kinsale. The closest is Sandy Cove Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Kinsale

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kinsale. The closest is Oyster Haven (7 km); the best-known is Roches Point Lighthouse (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kinsale

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kinsale. The closest is Doolieve (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kinsale

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kinsale. The closest is Fota Wildlife Park (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kinsale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kinsale
  2. 1 km Saint Multose Church · church, Munster
  3. 2 km James' Fort · fort, Munster
  4. 1 km Charles Fort · fort, Munster
  5. 3 km Sandy Cove Island · island, Munster
  6. 11 km Ballinadee Church · church, Munster
  7. 8 km Back to Kinsale

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From travellers near Kinsale

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How to reach Kinsale

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    Within 15 km of Kinsale

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kinsale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4563St. John the Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3161James' Fort (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves921Sandy Cove Island (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1821Oyster Haven (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints317Doolieve (13 km)
    Other attractions1013Lady's Well (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Fota Wildlife Park (32 km)
    Parks44Tramore Valley Park (24 km)
    Caves34Coosboy (8 km)
    Museums33Desmond Castle (1 km)
    Waterfalls13Monument Waterfall (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Upper Lake (98 km)
    Treks01Ballyhoura Way (92 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (92 km)

    Kinsale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kinsale?

    Saint Multose Church (church, about 1 km), James' Fort (fort, about 2 km), Charles Fort (fort, about 3 km), Sandy Cove Island (island, about 4 km), Ballinadee Church (church, about 8 km), Templetrine Parish (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Kinsale?

    St. John the Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Carmelite Friary (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kinsale?

    James' Fort, about 2 km by road; Charles Fort (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kinsale?

    Sandy Cove Island, about 4 km by road; Great Sovereign Island (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kinsale?

    Start in Kinsale, visit Saint Multose Church, then James' Fort, then Charles Fort, then Sandy Cove Island, then Ballinadee Church, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kinsale?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kinsale

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