Local favourite heritage site · Leinster, Ireland
Johnswell Ringfort (rath)
Johnswell Ringfort (rath) is a heritage site in Leinster, Ireland.
Johnswell Ringfort (rath): crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Johnswell Ringfort (rath)
Season: October to February; carry water in summer.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Visiting Johnswell Ringfort (rath): tips
- Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
- Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.
How to reach Johnswell Ringfort (rath) — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.70477, -7.17816. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Johnswell Ringfort (rath)
- Clara Castle · fort · Leinster · ~5 km · Must-see
- Dunmore Caves · cave · Leinster · ~7 km · Must-see
- Saint John's Church · church · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- Maudlin Castle · fort · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- St. John's Priory · church · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- St. Francis Abbey · church · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- Grace's Old Castle · fort · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- Smithwick's Brewery Experience · attraction · Leinster · ~10 km · Must-see
- Kyteler's Inn · attraction · Leinster · ~10 km · Must-see
- Kilkenny Castle · fort · Leinster · ~10 km · Must-see
- Town Hall · attraction · Leinster · ~10 km · Must-see
- Black Abbey · church · Leinster · ~10 km · Must-see
- Jenkinstown Park · park · Leinster · ~10 km · Must-see
- Foulksrath Castle · fort · Leinster · ~13 km · Must-see
- Shankill Castle · fort · Leinster · ~13 km · Must-see
- Gowran Abbey · fort · Leinster · ~14 km · Must-see
- The Black Castle · fort · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- St. Lachtain's Church · church · Leinster · ~19 km · Must-see
See everything within a day’s drive of Johnswell Ringfort (rath)
Other forts & heritage near Johnswell Ringfort (rath)
- Clara Castle · fort · Leinster · ~5 km · Must-see
- Maudlin Castle · fort · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- Grace's Old Castle · fort · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- Kilkenny Castle · fort · Leinster · ~10 km · Must-see
- Foulksrath Castle · fort · Leinster · ~13 km · Must-see
- Shankill Castle · fort · Leinster · ~13 km · Must-see
- Gowran Abbey · fort · Leinster · ~14 km · Must-see
- The Black Castle · fort · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Burnchurch Castle · fort · Leinster · ~21 km · Must-see
- Grace's Chapel · fort · Leinster · ~22 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Johnswell Ringfort (rath)?
October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Johnswell Ringfort (rath)?
Nearby: Clara Castle (fort, 5 km), Dunmore Caves (cave, 7 km), Saint John's Church (church, 9 km), Maudlin Castle (fort, 9 km), St. John's Priory (church, 9 km), St. Francis Abbey (church, 9 km).