Summercove, Kinsale, County Cork
Details
Accessibility
There is a small free car park in Summercove village with lots of parking including disability spaces outside nearby Charles Fort [Admission Charge]. There are toilets with disabliity access in Charles Fort. The road which runs through Summercove is very narrow and 2 vehicles cannot pass. Those wishing to visit only the fort should take the route from the main road which bypasses the village.
Brief description
Summercove has a well known bar/restaurant called the Bulman but otherwise is a residential village with a ramp for launching small boats. The real attraction is Charles Fort [Admission Charge] at the top of the hill on the southern edge of the village. It is a restored 17th century fortress which guarded the entrance of Kinsale harbour and faces westwards to Castlepark peninsula.
Address
Summercove,Kinsale,County Cork
Phone
00353214772263
Website
Directions
2 miles from Kinsale off the R60 from Cork OS W 65433 049954
Opening Times
Charles Fort [Admission Charge] is open daily March-October from 10.00-18.00 and November-March 10.00-17.00
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 further information see http://locallink.ie
Amenities
Food and drink are available at the Bulman in Summercove and there are lots of places to eat drink and stay in seaside town of Kinsale.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.transportforireland.ie
Or call Transport for Ireland on +353 1 879 8300
Location
Nearest Venues
Bulman, Summercove, Kinsale, County Cork
42 metres*
Charles Fort, Summercove, Kinsale, County Cork
289 metres*
River Bandon, Kinsale, County Cork
961 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.