Dunlough Fort (Castle)

Fortress · Cork

Dunlough Fort (Castle)

Fortress · Cork

Unnamed Road, Dunlough, Co. Cork, Ireland

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13th-century castle ruins, dramatic cliffside setting, Atlantic views

Unnamed Road, Dunlough, Co. Cork, Ireland Get directions

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"Perched at Three Castle Head in County Cork, this 13th-century ruin sits atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and is one of Ireland’s oldest fortifications, exemplifying dry stone masonry and Norman architecture. A hike up to the site rewards visitors with dramatic coastal views and an evocative look at the remains; local legend warns of the ghostly Lady in White said to roam the grounds." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Donagh Glavin

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A spectacular, unique, mystical and beautiful area to visit. Especially if you are up for a small trek and interested in nature, history or landscapes. There is a €3 fee per person which is well worth the visit. There are sheer cliffs so keep back from the edges and keep watch on your children. For the adventurous there is a nice hike out to the end of the headland where the next stop is America!

J Cronin

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I visited here on an August bank holiday Saturday morning and it's an incredibly beautiful place to visit. The entry fee is €3 per person. Sometimes there's a guy at the gate, sometimes you just put the money into a box at as you walk towards the castle. The carpark is big and the walk up to the castle takes about 30 minutes through fields of well beaten paths. It's a safe walk but best with comfortable footwear. It's closed from Jan 3rd to late April.

Bea Sommer

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It is a very powerful place. Good parking. €3 pp but worth it. It's quite a walk to get there. We went on a very misty day, which was a pity about the views around cause of the sheer cliffs. But it made the place very haunted. It must ve been a huge settlement and the remaining pieces let's you only speculate. I'd wish there was a little more information about it available at the spot. If you love architecture, it's a must, as the walls are very unique built. See for yourself

Anna Leader

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What an incredible, atmospheric, magical location! The castle has three towers, and you can walk along it. It is perched over a beautiful lake, with cliffs behind it. Very much recommend the walk from the car park (€3 per person), easy to navigate. The trails get much smaller and harder to follow after the castle, and you may have to trudge through some long grasses or heather if you lose the path. I do recommend going up to the cairn at the top of the hill behind the castle - but not necessarily beyond, as the trail is hard to find.

Katarzyna Ambroziak

Google

Good place for light hiking, beautiful views, castle is placed in unique spot. Around castle are tiny paths to go all around and enjoy nature. Behind parking lot you go down stairs to the ‘wild pool’ and to the small harbor. Tickets 3 € per person.

G Fitz

Google

Short, easy hike. Fabulous views and setting

Scarlett Louise O Sullivan

Google

A truly unforgettable experience, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. It is a bit of a hike to get there but well worth it! There is a free car park and a donation box at the gate, the proceeds of which go towards upkeep of the area and the rest to charity. When you reach the ruins and lake area, take note of the silence, it's really quite surreal.

Michael Corkery

Google

While remote to get to, and the climb is steep and muddy in places, you can make your way up over breathtaking views of headlands being crashed upon by Atlantic waves to find an 800 year old castle ruins overlooking a small lake, with the sea behind you. A beautiful spot and I will return to explore further.