Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Midleton

Midleton is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 8,891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Jameson Distillery Midleton (1 km), Kindred Spirits (1 km) and Barryscourt Castle (7 km).

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

Midleton at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 8,891
Coordinates
51.9153° N, 8.1805° W
Places within 50 km
101 (78 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 Midleton

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

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Midleton. The closest is Midleton IRA Monument (1 km); the best-known is Barryscourt Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Midleton

52 churches within 100 km of Midleton. The closest is St. John the Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Holy Trinity Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Midleton

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Midleton. The closest is Slievecorran (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Midleton

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Midleton. The closest is Cork Harbour (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Midleton

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Midleton. The closest is Great Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Midleton

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Midleton. The closest is Fota Wildlife Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Midleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Midleton
  2. 7 km Barryscourt Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 4 km Belvelly Castle · heritage site, Munster
  4. 4 km Great Island · island, Munster
  5. 3 km Cork Harbour · beach
  6. 4 km Holy Trinity Church · church, Munster
  7. 7 km Back to Midleton

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From travellers near Midleton

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How to reach Midleton

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    Within 15 km of Midleton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Midleton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3072Midleton IRA Monument (1 km)
    Churches3752St. John the Baptist Church (1 km)
    Other attractions817Jameson Distillery Midleton (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints415Slievecorran (9 km)
    Beaches & coast711Cork Harbour (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Great Island (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Fota Wildlife Park (12 km)
    Treks05East Munster Way (68 km)
    Parks44Kennedy Park (24 km)
    Museums22Cobh Museum (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lough Aderry (8 km)
    Caves01Mitchelstown Cave (54 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (60 km)

    Midleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Midleton?

    Jameson Distillery Midleton (attraction, about 1 km), Kindred Spirits (attraction, about 1 km), Barryscourt Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Holy Trinity Church (church, about 7 km), Cloyne Round Tower (attraction, about 9 km), Great Island (island, about 10 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 8 other attractions, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Midleton?

    Midleton IRA Monument, about 1 km by road; Barryscourt Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Midleton?

    St. John the Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Church of the Most Holy Rosary (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Midleton?

    Slievecorran, about 9 km by road; Knockmealdown (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Midleton?

    Start in Midleton, visit Barryscourt Castle, then Belvelly Castle, then Great Island, then Cork Harbour, then Holy Trinity Church, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Midleton?

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

    Towns near Midleton

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