Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Macroom

Macroom is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 3,169 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Macroom Castle (1 km), The Gearagh Nature Reserve (4 km) and Knocknakilla (15 km).

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

Macroom at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 3,169
Coordinates
51.9066° N, 8.9697° W
Places within 50 km
73 (73 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 Macroom

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

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macroom. The closest is Macroom Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Macroom

48 churches within 100 km of Macroom. The closest is Castletown Kinneigh Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macroom

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macroom. The closest is Musheramore (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Musheramore · viewpoint · Munster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mullaghanish · viewpoint · Munster · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Claragh Mountain · viewpoint · Munster · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Nowen Hill · viewpoint · Munster · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Knockboy · viewpoint · Munster · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mangerton · viewpoint · Munster · ~45 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Macroom

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Macroom. The closest is Sandy Cove Island (50 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Macroom

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Macroom. The closest is Inchydoney Beach (44 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macroom

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macroom. The closest is Lough Leane (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Macroom

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 Macroom
  2. 1 km Macroom Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 15 km Musheramore · viewpoint, Munster
  4. 4 km Knocknakilla · heritage site, Munster
  5. 2 km Glantane East · heritage site, Munster
  6. 18 km The Gearagh Nature Reserve · nature spot, Munster
  7. 4 km Back to Macroom

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macroom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2480Macroom Castle (1 km)
    Churches2748Castletown Kinneigh Church (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints832Musheramore (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves121Sandy Cove Island (50 km)
    Beaches & coast218Inchydoney Beach (44 km)
    Other attractions313Timoleague Abbey (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Lough Leane (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27The Gearagh Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Parks44Fitzgerald's Park (41 km)
    Museums13The Butter Museum (42 km)
    Waterfalls12Torc Waterfall (48 km)
    Treks02Ballyhoura Way (75 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (79 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (87 km)
    Caves01Mitchelstown Cave (92 km)

    Macroom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macroom?

    Macroom Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), The Gearagh Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km), Knocknakilla (heritage site, about 15 km), Musheramore (viewpoint, about 15 km), Glantane East (heritage site, about 15 km), Mullaghanish (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 river spot, 2 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macroom?

    Macroom Castle, about 1 km by road; Knocknakilla (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macroom?

    Castletown Kinneigh Church, about 20 km by road; Kilcrea Friary (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macroom?

    Musheramore, about 15 km by road; Mullaghanish (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macroom?

    Start in Macroom, visit Macroom Castle, then Musheramore, then Knocknakilla, then Glantane East, then The Gearagh Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macroom?

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

    Towns near Macroom

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