Ballycarbery Castle
Ballycarbery Castle
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Roam Free
Detroit, MI1,044 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Truly cool to see such amazing history and structures still standing after hundreds of years. You can only get about 100 ft away. No one is allowed in the castle anymore due to some climbing and getting injured years ago.
Written 6 May 2023
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Brittany
Penticton, Canada67 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This location is closed to the public, I assume for good. Also you can not go up to it. However it is still a magnificent sight to see.
Written 13 April 2023
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BRDman7
Vancouver, Canada350 contributions
Jun 2022
Such a historic and beautiful location, well worth a stop but you have to view it from a distance and can't go inside.
Written 3 October 2022
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Jody M
103 contributions
Aug 2022
The castle is officially closed, you cannot visit it but you can drive down the lane to see it somewhat closer. There is a small spot to pull over and keep out signs clearly show where you cannot go.
Written 3 September 2022
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Bernie O
Brigantine, NJ196 contributions
Jul 2022
We knew in advance that we had to view the remains of the castle from a distance, since it sits on private property. That did not take away from the experience, however. To see what remains of what was once a magnificent castle was awesome. We moved all around the exterior and viewed it from beyond the fence line and found it difficult to pull ourselves away from such a magnificent structure.
Written 13 August 2022
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Colm D
Cork, Ireland33 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
Went to visit the castle, access to the castle is closed .
Can be viewed from the road.
Presume it’s closed due to the fact it is not maintained and there is a risk of falling stone etc.
Do not enter for your own safety
Can be viewed from the road.
Presume it’s closed due to the fact it is not maintained and there is a risk of falling stone etc.
Do not enter for your own safety
Written 20 August 2020
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Naomi F
Chico, CA29 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This castle is behind a fence that says no trespassing. A local we spoke to said the land was recently bought by a foreigner who put up signs to keep visitors out, which is a shame.
Written 17 February 2020
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,012 contributions
Aug 2019
The more ruined and decrepit and dangerous the ancient ruins the more evocative and romantic I find them. So imagine my frustration when I get to some remote spot after having travelled on these tiny one lane roads for 10k to find I am denied access. But after my wake up slight shock of the other day I have learnt to respect electric fences. Not a bad ruin made for some good photos. Great setting on a hill by the sea. No toilet. To get to Ballycarbery (and to Cahergall stone fort), turn off the main road (N70), following the sign to the Barracks. Pass the barracks, go over the bridge, and then turn left. You will turn left off this road to get to castle. This McCarthy Mor Castle was constructed in the 16th Century
Written 18 October 2019
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HowlnBubba
Key Largo, FL1,449 contributions
Sep 2019
This was a 15th century home of the McCarthy clan. It is now a ruin that is safer seen from the road, not to mention the fact that it is more impressively attractive from a distance. I love castle ruins, so I guess I am biased to give this a higher than Average rating. Anyway, it's free - after all, no signs or paths.
Written 29 September 2019
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Nigel G
Wendover, UK447 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Worth a look at this Castle but it is a shame you can not go around it closely
It has unfortunately fallen in to disrepair and getting up close would be dangerous
In its day I’m sure this would have been a wonderful castle very imposing
Perhaps the Irish government can see their way clear to save this historic site one day
It is quite a narrow drive to the castle with few passing spaces for cars as you get close
It has unfortunately fallen in to disrepair and getting up close would be dangerous
In its day I’m sure this would have been a wonderful castle very imposing
Perhaps the Irish government can see their way clear to save this historic site one day
It is quite a narrow drive to the castle with few passing spaces for cars as you get close
Written 10 September 2019
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- Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs from Kenmare. (From €254.79)
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- Hotels near Ballycarbery Castle:
- (1.12 km) Mannix Point Camping and Caravan Park. (Mortimer's)
- (2.08 km) Sea Breeze Bed & Breakfast
- (2.20 km) Quinlan And Cooke Boutique Townhouse
- (3.45 km) Atlantic Villa Cottages
- (1.80 km) San Antoine B&B
- Restaurants near Ballycarbery Castle:
- (2.27 km) The Fertha Bar & Restaurant
- (2.11 km) The Oratory Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar
- (2.20 km) QC's Seafood Restaurant Bar and Townhouse
- (2.55 km) O'Neill's The Point Seafood Bar
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