Minard Castle
Minard Castle
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starshy926
Louisville, KY912 contributions
May 2022
Minard Castle is a bit out of the way and yes, you have to drive down a very narrow road (that would be quite challenging with lots of traffic)...but this place is great, and having something all to yourself is magical! I only met a couple cars on the drive down and back to the main road. It's a very cool place though, my only regret is the time of day I was there...it was around 2pm and the lighting was very harsh to get good photos. I bet it would be great in the morning (including sunrise) and maybe late afternoon/sunset. Worth a visit if you're trying to get off the beaten path!
Written June 3, 2022
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sleepy155
Hollywood, FL240 contributions
Aug 2021
Getting to this castle ruin is a little more challenging as you must travel down a very narrow road with little space for passing. The location of this castle is perfect. On a hill overlooking the water and the beach. It is worth the visit just to see the beauty of the location. It is not advised to walk near the still standing remains since the stability of the still standing walls may be in question. Not a must visit but worth it.
Written August 24, 2021
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atherts
Portland, OR114 contributions
Mar 2019
Fairly easy to find right off the main road. There is parking along the road and there is rarely anyone else there. We did run into a German film crew who didn't want us there one time, but we ignored them.
Watch your step on the rocks, as you can see they are prolific, slippery and wet.
Circle all the way around to get nice pictures from all angles.
I believe there is a holy well nearby as well.
Watch your step on the rocks, as you can see they are prolific, slippery and wet.
Circle all the way around to get nice pictures from all angles.
I believe there is a holy well nearby as well.
Written February 12, 2020
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GuQu
Lexington, KY98 contributions
Aug 2021
Gary suggested we go see this very awesome castle and landmark. Located a short drive of about 15 minutes from downtown Dingle. Narrow roads lead to the castle once off the main "highway". Drive slow. Once at the site there is a paved parking area for 10/12 autos. Should avoid trying to take this site in on a weekend.
Written August 16, 2021
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netmomtm
upstate NY76 contributions
Sep 2012 • Family
Off the n86 after Anascaul you will suddenly co to a little cafe on the left called Kate's Crossing. tURN left like into their parking lot and lo and behold there is a little signpost here that points to the castle, 2 km.so keep going on that road. You will come to a t almost immediately and take the right. Follow along a ingle tack road headed down the shore don't take any rods that don't look like hey will take you down to the shore. You eventually come to another fork in the pad where you will be confused and decide you went the wrong way but magically there is another hidden sign that points th way left to the castle so keep going. You will see the castle tower, pass it on outright and continue over. Little bridge to the raking lot. From there you an access the little beach if you want to walk over lots of big rocks. You can walk to the castle,which is signposted as private property although we walked up the path to it anyway. We didn't go very close because it does look like it might crumble at any time. In mid sept the brambles were full of blackberries and raspberries and the hedgerows of wild fushias were gorgeous! If you get a sunny day you will love sitting on th rocks in the gorgeous and dramatic setting at the foot of the cliffs.
Written September 16, 2012
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Linerguy
United States1,028 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Yes, the castle's ruins are on private property, and the owner doesn't allow people to get very close. However, there is a nice car park, and the setting is just wonderful. Although you can't get close to the ruin, there are plenty of opportunities to get some fantastic photos. Yes, the location is a bit off the beaten track, but the effort of getting there is well worth it. Plan on spending about 30 minutes at the site.
Written January 13, 2017
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merseadoc
Colchester, UK102 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Four things we liked about this spot:
The drive down the narrow lane was very pretty and interesting, but we couldn't find the alleged standing stones on the L going down.
Small very quiet little beach-tide up & stormy when we were there- but info on a board about the geology.
The castle is a ruin- blame Cromwell, apparently, not the owners.
Walk up the lane to the Rt of the castle and-
The well of St John the Baptist is marked- only in Gaelic- so go through the gate 7 have a look- quite atmospheric.
Walking on past the stone marking the well there is a tiny slipway and nice view.
(That's 5 things- better still!)
Pictures show beach, stone and gate to the well, and the pier.
The drive down the narrow lane was very pretty and interesting, but we couldn't find the alleged standing stones on the L going down.
Small very quiet little beach-tide up & stormy when we were there- but info on a board about the geology.
The castle is a ruin- blame Cromwell, apparently, not the owners.
Walk up the lane to the Rt of the castle and-
The well of St John the Baptist is marked- only in Gaelic- so go through the gate 7 have a look- quite atmospheric.
Walking on past the stone marking the well there is a tiny slipway and nice view.
(That's 5 things- better still!)
Pictures show beach, stone and gate to the well, and the pier.
Written October 16, 2014
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EU-UK-13
USA156 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Loved visiting Minard Castle! Found it with the help of directions in the Rick Steves Ireland guidebook. It's a very peaceful location, and not overrun with tourists. We didn't see anyone else during the 20 minutes or so we spent there. Wish we could have spent more time here- it's definitely a hidden gem! Use caution if climbing over the large black rocks on the beach... they're very slippery!
Written September 7, 2014
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Ibswi
Copenhagen, Denmark3 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
Such a lovely place! Truly beautiful! I went there with my aunt and sister after staying in Dingle for a few nights. We went to the castle on our way down to Cork.
Written February 19, 2014
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cowgirl41
Venice, Florida389 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Beautiful, out of the way castle in a gorgeous setting. Nobody there but a horse. Walked past the No Trespassing sign warily, to get a little closer. Was not aware that the walls were unstable until I just read some of the other reviews. And of course, now I wish I had just taken photos from a distance. Because who wants a castle to fall on them?
Written July 26, 2016
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