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Dunguaire Castle - Galway, Ireland - August 12, 2008 01📷 Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0

Dunguaire Castle

Kinvara, Ireland

History

A 16th-century tower house on a rock at the edge of Kinvara Bay, one of the most photographed castles on the west coast. Park in the lay-by on the N67 or walk the few minutes from the village.

Nearest town
Kinvara, Ireland
Category
History & culture
GPS
53.1422, -8.9253

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Kitty's CampingCampsite
    6 km from Dunguaire Castle
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Crann Og Eco FarmCampsite
    17 km from Dunguaire Castle
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  • Salthill Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Dunguaire Castle
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  • O'Hallorans Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Dunguaire Castle
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  • Bayview Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Dunguaire Castle
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  • Corofin CampingCampsite
    24 km from Dunguaire Castle
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All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Dunguaire Castle?

Dunguaire Castle is in Kinvara, Ireland, at GPS 53.1422, -8.9253. It is about 15 km from Ballyvaughan.

Can you camp near Dunguaire Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kitty's Camping, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Dunguaire Castle?

Dunguaire Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Burren and Loop Head on the Wild Atlantic Way.

What is there to see near Dunguaire Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Galway Latin Quarter (17 km), Poulnabrone Dolmen (18 km), Cliffs of Moher (39 km) and Cong (50 km).

When is the best time to visit Dunguaire Castle?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)