Kilwaughter CastleKilwaughter Castle at a Glance
About Kilwaughter Castle
Kilwaughter Castle is a ruined castellated country house near Larne in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is a locally notable ruin in the Kilwaughter area.
The site consists of surviving masonry walls, towers and ancillary buildings set within wooded grounds; it is visited mainly for photography and short local walks rather than as a developed visitor attraction. Public access is variable depending on land ownership and local permissions.
The building dates from the 19th century and was constructed as a private country house in a castellated style; it fell into disuse and deterioration during the 20th century and remains a ruin. Repair and redevelopment efforts have been intermittent and the structure is not fully restored.
The ruin sits beside minor roads and forested land a short distance from the town of Larne on the Antrim coast. The surrounding landscape is a mix of woodland and agricultural fields.
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Best Time to Visit Kilwaughter Castle
Warmer months are best for approaching rural ruins and navigating country roads.
Weather & Climate near Kilwaughter Castle
Kilwaughter Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (924 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 97 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | -1° | 69 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 1° | 76 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 59 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 55 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.8h |
| June | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 58 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.9h |
| July | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 67 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.4h |
| August | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 77 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.7h |
| September | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 84 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 6° | 96 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 94 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 92 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
How to Get to Kilwaughter Castle
Kilwaughter Castle is in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Access is by rural roads from nearby towns (e.g., Larne or Ballymena); the last stretches are on country lanes. Visitors should respect private property and use public viewpoints unless formal access is advertised.
Tips for Visiting Kilwaughter Castle
- The castle is on private land and access can be restricted; check local heritage listings or community pages for visiting information.
- Views from nearby public lanes give a good sense of the ruin without trespassing.
- Bring a local map: rural lanes can be narrow and signage sparse.