Place to visit
Saint Benjamin's Well, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Saint Benjamin's Well is a holy well in Gortnagark, Co. Cork in Ireland. Interests: Nature, History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Holy well in Gortnagark, Co. Cork · Nature, History, Temples
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 43 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 52.31696, -8.94088
What it is and where
Saint Benjamin's Well is a holy well in Gortnagark, Co. Cork in Ireland.
Its coordinates are 52.31696, -8.94088; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature, History and Temples places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Saint Benjamin's Well is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:58
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:31
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:26
- DecBetter not7:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | February to March and October |
| History | April to September | February to March and October |
| Temples | April to September | February to March and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Saint Benjamin's Well has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tullylease ChurchChurch ruin in County Cork, Ireland63 m
- Killaliathan ChurchChurch in County Limerick, Ireland3.0 km
- Lisnafulla BridgeBridge in Coolygorman, County Limerick, Ireland6.5 km
- Kilbolane CastleNorman style castle in Cork, Ireland6.8 km
- Ahacomusk BridgeBridge in Coolygorman, County Limerick, Ireland6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Nature
- Carrauntoohil: highest mountain in Ireland
- Cliffs of Moher: cliffs in Western Ireland, on the Atlantic shore
- Hill of Tara: archaeological complex between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland
- Galway Bay: bay on the west coast of Ireland
- Killarney National Park: national park in Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland
- Croagh Patrick: mountain in County Mayo, Ireland
Every Ireland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Benjamin's Well?
It is a holy well in Gortnagark, Co. Cork in Ireland.
When is the best time to visit Saint Benjamin's Well?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.
How do you get to Saint Benjamin's Well?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tullylease Church, Killaliathan Church, Lisnafulla Bridge. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.