Castlepark Peninsula, Old-Fort, Kinsale, County Cork

Details

Accessibility

There is car parking at the marina and along the access road from the bridge but apart from The Dock bar there are no public facilities. Access to James Fort and the beach is by means of narrow tracks which are not suitable for wheelchairs or for those with a physical impairment. 

Brief description

Castlepark is a peninsula almost completely surrounded by water with the Atlantic ocean to the south, Bandon river on the north and Kinsale harbour to the east.On the peninsula are the remains of James Fort built in the 17th century to guard the harbour, the ruins of Ringrone Castle and church. None are maintained. There is a sandy beach on the Atlantic side.

Address

Castlepark County Cork

Email

Phone

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlepark and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%27s_Fort and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NX3Z2T7UsQ

Directions

The peninsula is accessed by a bridge over the Bandon river on the R600, approximately 1 mile from Kinsale. OS W 64490 049423

Opening Times

Open access at all times.

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

There is a regular bus service from Cork to Kinsale For detailed information see http://locallink.ie

Amenities

Refreshments are available at the Dock bar and there are lots of places to eat drink and stay in Kinsale.