Notable fort · Leinster, Ireland
Rathealy Ringfort
Rathealy Ringfort is a fort in Leinster, Ireland.
Rathealy Ringfort: 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 Rathealy Ringfort
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 Rathealy Ringfort — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.69467, -7.43266. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rathealy Ringfort
- Ballylarkin Church · church · Leinster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Grace's Chapel · fort · Leinster · ~5 km · Must-see
- St. Lachtain's Church · church · Leinster · ~6 km · Must-see
- Clomantagh Hill · viewpoint · Leinster · ~9 km · Must-see
- Kilcooly Abbey · church · Munster · ~12 km · Must-see
- Foulksrath Castle · fort · Leinster · ~12 km · Must-see
- Jenkinstown Park · park · Leinster · ~13 km · Must-see
- Black Abbey · church · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- St. Francis Abbey · church · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- Smithwick's Brewery Experience · attraction · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- Grace's Old Castle · fort · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kyteler's Inn · attraction · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- Town Hall · attraction · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- St. John's Priory · church · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Dunmore Caves · cave · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kilkenny Castle · fort · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Saint John's Church · church · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Maudlin Castle · fort · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Rathealy Ringfort
- Grace's Chapel · fort · Leinster · ~5 km · Must-see
- Foulksrath Castle · fort · Leinster · ~12 km · Must-see
- Grace's Old Castle · fort · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kilkenny Castle · fort · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Maudlin Castle · fort · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Cullahill Castle · fort · Leinster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Burnchurch Castle · fort · Leinster · ~20 km · Must-see
- Liathmore Church Ruin · fort · Munster · ~20 km · Must-see
- Callan Motte · fort · Leinster · ~21 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Church · fort · Leinster · ~21 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Rathealy Ringfort open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Rathealy Ringfort yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Rathealy Ringfort?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Rathealy Ringfort?
Nearby: Ballylarkin Church (church, 4 km), Grace's Chapel (fort, 5 km), St. Lachtain's Church (church, 6 km), Clomantagh Hill (viewpoint, 9 km), Kilcooly Abbey (church, 12 km), Foulksrath Castle (fort, 12 km).
Is Rathealy Ringfort worth visiting?
Rathealy Ringfort is listed as a notable fort in Ireland on Spotwander.