Dunlough Fort (Castle)

I visited here on a 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.

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

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.

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.

Short, easy hike. Fabulous views and setting

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.

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.

Dunlough Fort is a 13th-century castle located on the Mizen Peninsula in County Cork, Ireland. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and its dramatic setting on the cliffs. The fort was built by the O'Mahony family in the 13th century. It is a well-preserved example of Norman architecture, and it is one of the oldest castles in Ireland. The fort is surrounded by a stone wall, and it has a number of towers and turrets. The fort is located on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The views from the fort are stunning, and they offer a panoramic view of the coastline. The fort is also a great place to watch the sunset. Dunlough Fort is a great place to visit. It is a beautiful and historic location that offers stunning scenery and plenty of activities to keep you busy.