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Carvings and frescoes, Cormac's Chapel, The Rock of Cashel📷 Rob Hurson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Rock of Cashel

Cashel, Ireland

History

The seat of the kings of Munster, crowned by a round tower, a Romanesque chapel and a roofless Gothic cathedral. There is an entry fee; use the pay car park below the rock and walk up the short lane.

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Cashel, Ireland
Category
History & culture
GPS
52.5200, -7.8906
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–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.

Featured in these trip guides

Ireland’s Ancient East: Kilkenny, Jerpoint and the Rock of Cashel – Anteroom - Kilkenny Castle - 2024-03-22© 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Villages, wine & culture

Ireland’s Ancient East: Kilkenny, Jerpoint and the Rock of Cashel

312 km8 stops3 days

Nearby

Cahir Castle – Castle Street in Cahir - geograph.org.uk - 5586787© Peter Wood · CC BY-SA 2.0
History

Cahir Castle

Cahir, Ireland
Mahon falls Co Waterford© Limnoporus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Mahon Falls

Comeragh Mountains, Ireland
Anteroom - Kilkenny Castle - 2024-03-22© 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny, Ireland
Jerpoint abbey stone work in B&W© Haydn.hammerton · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Jerpoint Abbey

Thomastown, Ireland

Campsites nearby

  • O'Brien's Holiday Lodge and CampsiteCampsite
    0 km from Rock of Cashel
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Apple FarmCampsite
    16 km from Rock of Cashel
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glen of Aherlow Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    23 km from Rock of Cashel
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ballinacourty House Caravan And Camping ParkCampsite
    25 km from Rock of Cashel
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Rock of Cashel?

Rock of Cashel is in Cashel, Ireland, at GPS 52.5200, -7.8906. It is about 43 km from Lismore.

Can you camp near Rock of Cashel?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is O'Brien's Holiday Lodge and Campsite, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Rock of Cashel?

Rock of Cashel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ireland’s Ancient East: Kilkenny, Jerpoint and the Rock of Cashel.

What is there to see near Rock of Cashel?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cahir Castle (16 km), Mahon Falls (40 km), Kilkenny Castle (46 km) and Jerpoint Abbey (50 km).

When is the best time to visit Rock of Cashel?

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)