Notable fort · Munster, Ireland
Ballybunion Castle
Ballybunion Castle is a fort in Munster, Ireland.
Ballybunion 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 Ballybunion 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 Ballybunion Castle — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.51203, -9.67770. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ballybunion Castle
- Knockanore · viewpoint · Munster · ~6 km · Must-see
- Tonaknock Cross · fort · Munster · ~18 km · Must-see
- Listowel Castle · fort · Munster · ~19 km · Must-see
- Scattery Island · river spot · Munster · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ballyheigue Castle · fort · Munster · ~22 km · Must-see
- Saint Bernard's · church · Munster · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ardfert Cathedral · church · Munster · ~27 km · Must-see
- Banna Strand · beach · ~28 km · Must-see
- Glin Castle · fort · Munster · ~33 km · Must-see
- Purt Castle · fort · Munster · ~34 km · Must-see
- Kerry County Museum · museum · Munster · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre · dargah · Munster · ~35 km · Must-see
- Blennerville Windmill · attraction · Munster · ~36 km · Must-see
- Fenit Beach · beach · ~37 km · Must-see
- Annagh Church · church · Munster · ~37 km · Must-see
- Scotia's Grave · fort · Munster · ~40 km · Must-see
- North Kerry Line · fort · Munster · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mutton Island · river spot · Munster · ~44 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Ballybunion Castle
- Tonaknock Cross · fort · Munster · ~18 km · Must-see
- Listowel Castle · fort · Munster · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ballyheigue Castle · fort · Munster · ~22 km · Must-see
- Glin Castle · fort · Munster · ~33 km · Must-see
- Purt Castle · fort · Munster · ~34 km · Must-see
- Scotia's Grave · fort · Munster · ~40 km · Must-see
- North Kerry Line · fort · Munster · ~42 km · Must-see
- Caherconree · fort · Munster · ~45 km · Must-see
- Glenquin Castle · fort · Munster · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ardagh Fort · fort · Munster · ~52 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Ballybunion Castle open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Ballybunion Castle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ballybunion Castle?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Ballybunion Castle?
Nearby: Knockanore (viewpoint, 6 km), Tonaknock Cross (fort, 18 km), Listowel Castle (fort, 19 km), Scattery Island (river spot, 19 km), Ballyheigue Castle (fort, 22 km), Saint Bernard's (church, 23 km).
Is Ballybunion Castle worth visiting?
Ballybunion Castle is listed as a notable fort in Ireland on Spotwander.