Directions

From Cork, take the N22 West (signposted N22/N71).

At the Crookstown exit, take the R585 to Kealkill/Bantry.

Continue to follow the R585 signs to Kealkill/Bantry.

When you reach Kealkill village, turn right, either at Colllins' Bar, or at Burke's Gala Shop further down the road.

At the crossroads, turn right again.

The parking area is visible on your right, and the Riverside Coffee Shop is on your left.

The castle is clearly visible from the road.

Journey time: 1 hour

Leave Wolfe Tone Square, and head onto the Glengarriff Road. Continue on to the N71, entering Ballylickey. At first major crossroads, by the Ouvane Falls Hotel, turn right onto the R584, signposted for Macroom. Continue on until you reach the signs for Kealkill. Keep on the lower road to Macroom, and you will soon see the car park, the Riverside Coffee Shop and Carriganass Castle ahead of you. Journey time: 15 mins

From Kenmare, follow the N71 to Glengarriff.

After you reach Glengarriff, continue on the N71 towards Bantry.

When you reach the crossroads at the Ouvane Falls Hotel, take the left turn to Macroom (R584) and continue on this road past the Kealkill signs.

At the fork in the road by Burke's Gala shop, make sure you take the lower road to Macroom.

You will soon see the Riverside Coffee Shop, the car park, and Carriganass Castle ahead.

Journey Time: 45 mins

For further routes, visit the AA Route Planner online.