castle
Blarney Castle
Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.
35 km · about 40 min drive
EuropeIrelandMunster
Castlemartyr
Munster, Ireland · Europe
About Castlemartyr
Castlemartyr sits on the route: 15 minutes from Cloyne, 35km from Blarney Castle.
Castlemartyr is in Munster, Ireland, with about 1,300 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Cloyne, about 7 km away.
Castlemartyr (Irish: Baile na Martra, formerly anglicised as Ballymarter or Ballymartyr) is a large village in County Cork, Ireland. It is around 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Cork city, 10 km (6 mi) east of Midleton, 16 km (10 mi) west of Youghal and 6 km (4 mi) from the coast. Approximately 1,600 people live in theRead more
village and its hinterland. It is situated on the N25 national primary road and the R632 regional road. The Kiltha River, a tributary of the Womanagh River, flows through the village.
It is home to a number of community and sporting organisations, a 15th-century tower house (Castlemartyr Castle, now a ruin), and an 18th-century country house (Castlemartyr House, now a hotel).
Where to Stay in Castlemartyr
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Castlemartyr.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Castlemartyr.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Castlemartyr?
Within an hour or so of Castlemartyr: Blarney Castle (35 km), Kinsale (39 km), The Vee (40 km), Old Head of Kinsale (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Castlemartyr?
The nearest famous roads are The Vee, Copper Coast Geopark and Moll's Gap.
Where is Castlemartyr?
Castlemartyr is in Munster, Ireland, about 7 km from Cloyne.
Road trip
Drive to Castlemartyr
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Castlemartyr. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 1,277
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Munster
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates
- 51.9103, -8.0539
Tags
Worth the detour from Castlemartyr
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Kinsale
A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.
39 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
The Vee
V-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Old Head of Kinsale
A slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
47 km · about 55 min drive
coastal drive
Copper Coast Geopark
A UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Castlemartyr
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 40 kmThe VeeV-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
- 47 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
- 52 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
Driving in Ireland
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€2.10/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Castlemartyr.
Plan a trip around Castlemartyr
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Castlemartyr.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.