Munster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Millstreet

Millstreet is a town in Munster district, Ireland, home to about 1,574 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Drishane Castle (3 km), Claragh Mountain (3 km) and Glantane East (8 km).

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

Millstreet at a glance

Location
Munster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,574
Coordinates
52.0594° N, 9.0603° W
Places within 50 km
42 (42 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 Millstreet

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

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Millstreet. The closest is Drishane Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Millstreet

51 churches within 100 km of Millstreet. The closest is Muckross Abbey (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Millstreet

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Millstreet. The closest is Claragh Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Millstreet

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Millstreet. The closest is Innisfallen (42 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Millstreet

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Millstreet. The closest is Lough Mahon (64 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Millstreet

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Millstreet. The closest is Lough Leane (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Millstreet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millstreet
  2. 3 km Drishane Castle · heritage site, Munster
  3. 11 km Musheramore · viewpoint, Munster
  4. 4 km Knocknakilla · heritage site, Munster
  5. 2 km Glantane East · heritage site, Munster
  6. 7 km Claragh Mountain · viewpoint, Munster
  7. 3 km Back to Millstreet

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From travellers near Millstreet

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How to reach Millstreet

    All places near Millstreet by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millstreet by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1987Drishane Castle (3 km)
    Churches651Muckross Abbey (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints837Claragh Mountain (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves125Innisfallen (42 km)
    Beaches & coast016Lough Mahon (64 km)
    Other attractions114Dunloe Ogham Stones (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Lough Leane (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37The Gearagh Nature Reserve (25 km)
    Parks04Fitzgerald's Park (53 km)
    Treks04Ballyhoura Way (64 km)
    Museums03The Butter Museum (54 km)
    Waterfalls22Torc Waterfall (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre (60 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (80 km)
    Caves01Mitchelstown Cave (88 km)

    Millstreet: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millstreet?

    Drishane Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Claragh Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Glantane East (heritage site, about 8 km), Knocknakilla (heritage site, about 8 km), Musheramore (viewpoint, about 9 km), Mullaghanish (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 river spot, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Millstreet?

    Drishane Castle, about 3 km by road; Glantane East (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Millstreet?

    Muckross Abbey, about 37 km by road; Kilcrea Friary (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Millstreet?

    Claragh Mountain, about 3 km by road; Musheramore (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millstreet?

    Start in Millstreet, visit Drishane Castle, then Musheramore, then Knocknakilla, then Glantane East, then Claragh Mountain, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millstreet?

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

    Towns near Millstreet

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