Charles Fort is a star-shaped fort guarding the entrance to Kinsale
harbour. It is practically invulnerable from the sea, which is why
the Duke of Marlborough attacked it from land in 1690. After the
Williamite Wars, the fortress remained a garrison until 1922. There
is a museum inside the fort, but beware: it is said to be
haunted!
From Charles Fort you will have a lovely view of Kinsale, and of
James Fort on the other side of the water. Can you make out the
twin cache?
Solve the following questions:
The Battle of Kinsale (when the Armada landed) took place in the
year: ABCD
Charles Fort was completed in the year: EFGH
Number of bastions the fort has: I
Number of Spanish soldiers (number taken from the Charles Fort
Walk, may vary!): JKLM
N51 41.xxx: [I-D+H][J+K][B-C+E]
W008 29.xxx: [G-A][D+L][M+F+J]
Opening hours Charles Fort:
Daily, March – October: 10.00 – 18.00
November – March: 10.00 - 17.00
Admission: Adults €3.70, Senior €2.60, Child/Student €1.30,
Family €8.70
Tip: in Summer, Kinsale is often packed with cars. If
you'd like to visit the town and enjoy a walk, leave your car at
the fort and follow the road into town, keeping the sea to your
left. The route takes you through picturesque Summer Cove. You can
have a break in the Bulman or the Spaniard. It should take
approximately 40 minutes to the centre of Kinsale.
