Athenry, IrelandAthenry AbbeyKilcornan Lost VillageCaher CastleMonivea CastleTuroe StoneOranmore Castle
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Athenry

Athenry is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 3,950 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Athenry Abbey, Kilcornan Lost Village and Caher Castle.

53.2964° N, 8.7431° WPop. 3,950

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see238
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Athenry Abbey, heritage site near Athenry
Must-see

Athenry Abbey

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

Kilcornan Lost Village

Heritage site · 3 km

Must-see

Caher Castle

Heritage site · 9 km

Places near Athenry by type

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One day from Athenry

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Athenry
  2. Oranmore Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Drumacoo Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Caher Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Garbally Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Monivea Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Athenry
Today’s loopAthenryStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Athenry?

Athenry Abbey (heritage site, about 1 km), Kilcornan Lost Village (heritage site, about 3 km), Caher Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Monivea Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Turoe Stone (attraction, about 16 km), Oranmore Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Athenry?

60 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 1 river spot, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Athenry?

Athenry Abbey, about 1 km by road; Kilcornan Lost Village (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Athenry?

Lough Rea, about 20 km by road; Ross Lake (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Athenry?

Start in Athenry, visit Oranmore Castle, then Drumacoo Church, then Caher Castle, then Garbally Castle, then Monivea Castle, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.