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Charles Fort, Kinsale, Cork

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Distance
5.07 mi
Elevation gain
1,558 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
1,621 ft
Max elevation
240 ft
TrailRank 
39
Min elevation
-44 ft
Trail type
Loop
Coordinates
339
Uploaded
June 26, 2011
Recorded
June 2011
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near Scilly, Munster (Ireland)

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Itinerary description

This is called the Charles Fort Walk and is published in the Walking Guide for Kinsale. It is a pleasant easy walk through the area called Scilly along the side of the bay. The Fort which dates back to 1678, was built to protect the harbour from attack from Spain or France. Is well worth a visit, with its museum, photo gallery, and with walks through the ruins of the houses, armoury, hospital and parade ground. There are views of the Bay, James Fort at the other side of the inlet, and Kinsale town.

El camino de Charles Fort está publicado en el Guia de Senderos de Kinsale. Es una ruta fácil y agradable por un barrio llamado Scilly y por la orilla de la Bahía de Kinsale. La construcción del Fuerte comenzó en 1678 para proteger el puerto de Kinsale contra ataque desde España y Francia, y tiene la forma de una estrella que domina las idas y venidas por el estrecho. Las ruinas tiene un Centro de Visitantes, con un museo, una galería de Fotografías, y con caminos entre las ruinas de las casas, el arsenal, el hospital y la plaza de desfile. Hay vistas de la Bahía, el Fuerte de James al otro lado del estrecho, y del pueblo de Kinsale.

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PictographWaypoint Altitude 118 ft

018

22-JUN-11 16:48:43

PictographWaypoint Altitude 75 ft

Armoury

22-JUN-11 17:31:40

PictographWaypoint Altitude 97 ft

Gate House

22-JUN-11 17:02:22

PictographWaypoint Altitude 56 ft

Hospital

22-JUN-11 17:41:33

PictographWaypoint Altitude 34 ft

Parade Ground

22-JUN-11 17:34:21

PictographWaypoint Altitude 79 ft

The Spaniard

22-JUN-11 18:24:50

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