Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Mallow

Mallow is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 9,495 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Mallow Castle (1 km), Blossomfort Ringfort (11 km) and Blackwater Castle (16 km).

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

Mallow at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 9,495
Coordinates
52.1333° N, 8.6333° W
Places within 50 km
75 (75 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 Mallow

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

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

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Churches near Mallow

51 churches within 100 km of Mallow. The closest is Christ Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mallow

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mallow. The closest is Seefin Mountain West Top (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mallow

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mallow. The closest is Great Island (48 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Mallow

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mallow. The closest is Lough Mahon (41 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mallow

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mallow. The closest is Kilcolman Bog (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mallow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mallow
  2. 1 km Mallow Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 11 km Blossomfort Ringfort · heritage site, Munster
  4. 17 km Kilcolman Bog · nature spot, Munster
  5. 17 km Blackwater Castle · heritage site, Munster
  6. 7 km Christ Church · church, Munster
  7. 20 km Back to Mallow

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How to reach Mallow

    All places near Mallow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mallow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3295Mallow Castle (1 km)
    Churches1751Christ Church (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints633Seefin Mountain West Top (27 km)
    Other attractions420Huguenot Graveyard (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves315Great Island (48 km)
    Beaches & coast210Lough Mahon (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Kilcolman Bog (16 km)
    Treks15Ballyhoura Way (34 km)
    Parks44Fitzgerald's Park (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lough Gur (54 km)
    Museums23The Butter Museum (35 km)
    Waterfalls02Torc Waterfall (77 km)
    Temples11Temple Hill (45 km)
    Caves01Mitchelstown Cave (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (92 km)

    Mallow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mallow?

    Mallow Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Blossomfort Ringfort (heritage site, about 11 km), Blackwater Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Kilcolman Bog (nature spot, about 16 km), Christ Church (church, about 20 km), Liscarroll Castle (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mallow?

    Mallow Castle, about 1 km by road; Blossomfort Ringfort (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mallow?

    Christ Church, about 20 km by road; Ardskeagh Church (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mallow?

    Seefin Mountain West Top, about 27 km by road; Musheramore (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mallow?

    Start in Mallow, visit Mallow Castle, then Blossomfort Ringfort, then Kilcolman Bog, then Blackwater Castle, then Christ Church, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mallow?

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

    Towns near Mallow

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