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Ardmore Round Tower Co. Waterford📷 The Speckled Bird, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ardmore round tower

Ardmore, Ireland

History

A 12th-century round tower and ruined cathedral above a seaside village linked to St Declan. A cliff walk of about 4 km starts nearby.

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Ardmore, Ireland
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.9502, -7.7265
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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–October. (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

  • Ardmore Seaview Motorhome ParkMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Ardmore round tower
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  • Knockadoon Camp GroundsCampsite
    12 km from Ardmore round tower
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  • Bayview Caravan and Camping ParkMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Ardmore round tower
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  • Clonea ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Ardmore round tower
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  • Casey's Caravan & Camping ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Ardmore round tower
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  • The GetawayCampsite
    22 km from Ardmore round tower · 12 pitches
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All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ardmore round tower?

Ardmore round tower is in Ardmore, Ireland, at GPS 51.9502, -7.7265. It is about 17 km from Dungarvan.

Can you camp near Ardmore round tower?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ardmore Seaview Motorhome Park, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ardmore round tower?

Ardmore round tower is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waterford’s Copper Coast and the Comeraghs.

What is there to see near Ardmore round tower?

Places worth a stop nearby: Copper Coast Geopark (32 km), Mahon Falls (33 km), Cobh (41 km) and Cahir Castle (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Ardmore round tower?

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