The Top 16 Attractions around Carrigaline
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Carrigaline. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Carrigaline is a region where 16
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Camden Fort Meagher
Highlight • Historical Site
Camden Fort Meagher is open to visitors for the summer season from April each year. A coastal defence was originally built here in the 16th century, but the buildings you …
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Weaver's Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Great view over to the lighthouse on the other side of the bay entrance and out onto the ocean.
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Graball Bay Beach
Highlight • Beach
Nice (stony) beach, despite the warning signs no cliffs here.
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St. Matthew's Church and Graveyard, Templebreedy
Highlight • Religious Site
It’s also a grand Shortcut to Fennel’s bay or the other direction to Crosshaven. A good way to stay off main roads as far as Myrtleville beach. Bit hilly but so well worth it
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Robert's Cove
Highlight • Beach
A small cove that is big on charm. The road sweeps around past Robert's Cove taking in the rocky headlands either side of the inlet. Despite its size, there are two pubs here. The Harbour Bar and Robert's Cove Inn.
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Crosshaven Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
Many sailing boats have their home here along the shore of Crosshaven.
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Fountainstown Beach
Highlight • Beach
With Ferry Road heading right along the shore of Fountainstown beach it would be rude not to take a pause for a paddle. An enviable collection of houses pepper the …
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Cork Harbour Cycle Path
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Nearly all this path is segregated from the road and offers fantastic views of Cork Harbour.
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Former swimming club (ruins)
Highlight • Structure
The former swimming club in Crosshaven can only be guessed at today.
In the 1920s and 1930s, sea swimming competitions were held here. The ruins of the former changing house …
In the 1920s and 1930s, sea swimming competitions were held here. The ruins of the former changing house …
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Natural harbour views
Highlight • Viewpoint
Whilst cycling down the road you gain great views of the natural harbour and the many different boats stored in it.
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