Notable fort · Connacht, Ireland
Classiebawn Castle
Classiebawn Castle is a fort in Connacht, Ireland.
Classiebawn Castle: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Classiebawn Castle
Season: October to February; carry water in summer.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Classiebawn Castle — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 54.45513, -8.46924. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Classiebawn Castle
- Tievebaun · viewpoint · Connacht · ~12 km · Must-see
- Benbulbin · viewpoint · Connacht · ~13 km · Must-see
- Truskmore SE Cairn · viewpoint · Connacht · ~14 km · Must-see
- Inishmurray · river spot · Connacht · ~16 km · Must-see
- Glencar Lough · lake · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
- Saint Columba's Church · church · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
- Drumcliff Round Tower · church · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
- Aghaderrard Court Tomb · fort · Connacht · ~19 km · Must-see
- Rotten Island Lighthouse · beach · Ulster · ~22 km · Must-see
- Coney Island · river spot · Connacht · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ballyshannon District Electoral Division · fort · Ulster · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sligo Abbey · fort · Connacht · ~26 km · Must-see
- St John the Baptist Cathedral · church · Connacht · ~26 km · Must-see
- Killaspugbrone Graveyard · church · Connacht · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sligo Bay · beach · ~27 km · Must-see
- Carns Cairn · fort · Connacht · ~28 km · Must-see
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery · fort · Connacht · ~29 km · Must-see
- Knocknarea · viewpoint · Connacht · ~29 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Classiebawn Castle
- Aghaderrard Court Tomb · fort · Connacht · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ballyshannon District Electoral Division · fort · Ulster · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sligo Abbey · fort · Connacht · ~26 km · Must-see
- Carns Cairn · fort · Connacht · ~28 km · Must-see
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery · fort · Connacht · ~29 km · Must-see
- Parke's Castle · fort · Connacht · ~29 km · Must-see
- Creevelea Abbey · fort · Connacht · ~34 km · Must-see
- Gortlownan Motte · fort · Connacht · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cashelore · fort · Connacht · ~35 km · Must-see
- Markree Castle · fort · Connacht · ~39 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Classiebawn Castle open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Classiebawn Castle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Classiebawn Castle?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Classiebawn Castle?
Nearby: Tievebaun (viewpoint, 12 km), Benbulbin (viewpoint, 13 km), Truskmore SE Cairn (viewpoint, 14 km), Inishmurray (river spot, 16 km), Glencar Lough (lake, 18 km), Saint Columba's Church (church, 18 km).
Is Classiebawn Castle worth visiting?
Classiebawn Castle is listed as a notable fort in Ireland on Spotwander.