Notable fort · Munster, Ireland
Knappogue Castle
Knappogue Castle is a fort in Munster, Ireland.
Knappogue 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 Knappogue 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 Knappogue Castle — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.79390, -8.83186. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Knappogue Castle
- Ballymarkahan Castle · fort · Munster · ~1 km · Must-see
- The Ringfort · river spot · Munster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Craggaunowen Castle · fort · Munster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mooghaun Hillfort · fort · Munster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Quin Abbey · fort · Munster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Ballyhannon Castle · fort · Munster · ~7 km · Must-see
- Lough Cullaunyheeda · lake · Munster · ~7 km · Must-see
- Bunratty Castle · fort · Munster · ~14 km · Must-see
- Clare Museum · museum · Munster · ~14 km · Must-see
- Killone Abbey · attraction · Munster · ~15 km · Must-see
- Church of St. John · church · Munster · ~15 km · Must-see
- Saint Columba's Church · church · Munster · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ballyallia Lough · lake · Munster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Feenish · river spot · Munster · ~17 km · Must-see
- Inchicronan Lough · lake · Munster · ~19 km · Must-see
- Coney Island · river spot · Munster · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dromore Lough · lake · Munster · ~21 km · Must-see
- Carrigogunnell Castle · fort · Munster · ~22 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Knappogue Castle
- Ballymarkahan Castle · fort · Munster · ~1 km · Must-see
- Craggaunowen Castle · fort · Munster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mooghaun Hillfort · fort · Munster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Quin Abbey · fort · Munster · ~4 km · Must-see
- Ballyhannon Castle · fort · Munster · ~7 km · Must-see
- Bunratty Castle · fort · Munster · ~14 km · Must-see
- Carrigogunnell Castle · fort · Munster · ~22 km · Must-see
- Killulta Church · fort · Munster · ~23 km · Must-see
- King John's Castle · fort · Munster · ~24 km · Must-see
- Fanning's Castle · fort · Munster · ~25 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Knappogue Castle open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Knappogue Castle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Knappogue Castle?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Knappogue Castle?
Nearby: Ballymarkahan Castle (fort, 1 km), The Ringfort (river spot, 4 km), Craggaunowen Castle (fort, 4 km), Mooghaun Hillfort (fort, 4 km), Quin Abbey (fort, 4 km), Ballyhannon Castle (fort, 7 km).
Is Knappogue Castle worth visiting?
Knappogue Castle is listed as a notable fort in Ireland on Spotwander.