Newcastle West, IrelandDesmond HallArdagh FortGlenquin CastleNorth Kerry LineKilmihill RingfortPurt Castle
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Newcastle West

Newcastle West is a town in Munster district, Ireland of about 6,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 22 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 churches. The must-see places are Desmond Hall, Ardagh Fort and Glenquin Castle.

52.4492° N, 9.0611° WPop. 6,327

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see237
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Desmond Hall, heritage site near Newcastle West
Must-see

Desmond Hall

Heritage site · 1 km

Ardagh Fort, fort near Newcastle West
Must-see

Ardagh Fort

Fort · 6 km

Must-see

Glenquin Castle

Heritage site · 10 km

Places near Newcastle West by type

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One day from Newcastle West

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:45 pm

90 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Newcastle West
  2. Glenquin Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Purt Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. North Kerry Lineheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ardagh Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kilmihill Ringfortheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Newcastle West
Today’s loopNewcastle WestStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newcastle West?

Desmond Hall (heritage site, about 1 km), Ardagh Fort (fort, about 6 km), Glenquin Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), North Kerry Line (heritage site, about 11 km), Kilmihill Ringfort (heritage site, about 18 km), Purt Castle (heritage site, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Newcastle West?

42 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 4 other attractions, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest fort to Newcastle West?

Desmond Hall, about 1 km by road; Ardagh Fort (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Newcastle West?

Knockanore, about 47 km by road; Seefin Mountain West Top (49 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newcastle West?

Start in Newcastle West, visit Glenquin Castle, then Purt Castle, then North Kerry Line, then Ardagh Fort, then Kilmihill Ringfort, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.