Castle · Ireland · Munster

Ross Castle

A tower house on the edge of Lough Leane, a good start for boat trips.

Paid entry about 75 min

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Why Ross Castle matters

Ross Castle is a 15th-century tower house on the shore of Lough Leane. Guided tours explore its rooms, and boat trips leave from the nearby pier across the lake. Sunset here is lovely, with the light turning the lake and the mountains behind it gold.

Talking points

  • It is a tower house by the lake.
  • Boat trips start nearby.
  • Sunset light is lovely.

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