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Blarney Castle and Gardens

Name: Blarney Castle and Gardens
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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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1. Fern Garden – Blarney Castle and Gardens loop from Blarney

7.14km

01:50

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2. Blarney Castle and Gardens – Fern Garden loop from Blarney

5.99km

01:34

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Blarney House – Blarney Castle and Gardens loop from Blarney

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00:49

20m

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Bumble-Bee

February 21, 2022

Very nice laid out and maintained gardens around the actual castle - really worth the entry fee (currently 18€). The Blarney stone is a bit of a 'must do' attraction and actually quite fun if you are not too afraid of heights - it is a bit touristic too with automatic camera, shop for the photos etc. But the tour through the ruin and the views from the top are really cool and who would reject a bit of eloquence :-)

Parking directly at the entrance is surprisingly cheap and with the gardens you should definitely plan more than the 2h of free parking in the village.

Daniela

January 30, 2015

A must see on any visit to Cork, Blarney Castle with its beautiful park is a highlight at any time of year, but especially lovely if the flowers are (still) in bloom.
During the high season, in summer, it can become rather crowded in the castle tower itself, with lots of tourists lining up to kiss the Blarney Stone which is supposed to give you the "gift of the gab". Since the stairs are quite narrow, it is hard to pass the line even if you don't wish to smooch the stone.

Entry used to be free years ago; you pay now for both the park and visiting the castle, but as the grounds are beautifully preserved, it is definitely worth it!

Go here for further details: blarneycastle.ie

Guido

September 26, 2018

Admission costs 18 € (2018) for adults, but it definitely worth it .. Ireland with its mild climate pure

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Guido

September 26, 2018

Very nice castle .. nice castle with surrounding garden and ferns .. worthwhile. Admission Adults of 18 € is worth it

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Guido

September 26, 2018

Very nice park around the castle .. a walk worth it and typically Ireland everything so green because of the mild sea climate

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Andy

January 22, 2023

The Blarney Stone is a block of limestone set into the battlements of Blarney Castle. According to legend, kissing the stone bestows the gift of the mouth on the kisser. The stone was embedded in a tower of the castle in 1446.

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Lars

February 17, 2017

The park is fantastic.

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Miss Uhlenbusch

May 22, 2022

I wasn't expecting anything so great. The park is extraordinary and has many very, very old trees and enchanted mystical corners. The castle is well preserved and mega high. However, you should not have claustrophobia because of the short but extremely narrow stairs. The entrance fee of €18 is fully justified.

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Beyond the Horizon

August 9, 2022

Blarney Castle in Ireland is a cool spot for anyone who enjoys hiking. The medieval castle is set in beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

A highlight of hiking Blarney Castle is seeing the famous Blarney Stone. The stone is said to bring luck and skill and it is said that you have to kiss it to grant the wishes. But be careful, to reach the stone you have to climb a bit!

Blarney Castle Park is also a great place to relax and enjoy nature. There are many paths and trails that lead through the park and you can look for the perfect spot to enjoy the view.

Overall, Blarney Castle is a cool spot for anyone who enjoys hiking. It offers a good combination of history, adventure and nature that can inspire.

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Wolf Beyenburg

May 6, 2024

The famous Blarney Stone is built into the tower of the picturesque castle. It grants the gift of eloquence to anyone who kisses the stone. The person doing the kissing must bend down astride the tower, which requires a certain amount of skill and fearlessness. But of course it works (the stone).

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1. Fern Garden – Blarney Castle and Gardens loop from Blarney

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