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Kylemore Abbey – A large white house sitting on top of a lush green hillside📷 Photo by Melissa De Yoe on Unsplash
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Kylemore Abbey

Kylemore, Ireland

History

A Victorian castle on a lake below wooded mountains, now home to Benedictine nuns, with a restored walled garden.

Nearest town
Kylemore, Ireland
Category
History & culture
GPS
53.5616, -9.8890
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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

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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Connemara: bogs, the Sky Road and Kylemore – WLE IRL 2025; Sky Road, Connemara; June 2025 Republic of Ireland photographs (01)© Qwertzu111111 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Connemara: bogs, the Sky Road and Kylemore

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Campsites nearby

  • Connemara Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    5 km from Kylemore Abbey
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Renvyle Beach Caravan & Camping ParkMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Kylemore Abbey
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Clifden Campsite and Caravan ParkCampsite
    11 km from Kylemore Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Clifden eco Beach Camping & Caravanning ParkCampsite
    17 km from Kylemore Abbey · 43 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gurteen Bay Caravan ParkCampsite
    20 km from Kylemore Abbey
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · ClifdenMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Kylemore Abbey
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Kylemore Abbey?

Kylemore Abbey is in Kylemore, Ireland, at GPS 53.5616, -9.8890. It is about 4 km from Letterfrack.

Can you camp near Kylemore Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Connemara Caravan & Camping Park, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Kylemore Abbey?

Kylemore Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Connemara: bogs, the Sky Road and Kylemore.

What is there to see near Kylemore Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Connemara National Park (4 km), Doo Lough Valley (14 km), Sky Road (15 km) and Croagh Patrick (29 km).

When is the best time to visit Kylemore Abbey?

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)