Rushen district, Isle Of Man

Places to visit near Ballabeg

Ballabeg is a town in Rushen district, Isle Of Man. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 5 beaches & coast and 6 museums. The must-see places are Balladoole (3 km), Castle Rushen (4 km) and Smelt Memorial (4 km).

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Ballabeg, Isle Of Man
Ballabeg, Rushen district, Isle Of Man. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ballabeg at a glance

Location
Rushen district, Isle Of Man
Coordinates
54.1000° N, 4.6833° W
Places within 50 km
72 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ballabeg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ballabeg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ballabeg

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballabeg. The closest is Millennium Stone, Arbory (1 km); the best-known is Balladoole (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ballabeg

20 churches within 100 km of Ballabeg. The closest is Kirk Arbory (1 km); the best-known is Old St Runius (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ballabeg

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ballabeg. The closest is Carrick Bay (4 km); the best-known is Spanish Head (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ballabeg

7 museums within 100 km of Ballabeg. The closest is Rushen Abbey (4 km); the best-known is The Leece Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ballabeg

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ballabeg. The closest is Niarbyl (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Niarbyl · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Cronk Ny Moghlane · viewpoint · Middle · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Glen Helen · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Snaefell · viewpoint · Ayre · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd y Garn · viewpoint · Isle of Anglesey · ~100 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ballabeg

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ballabeg. The closest is Ballachurry Nature Reserve (5 km); the best-known is Tynwald Hill (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ballabeg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballabeg
  2. 3 km Balladoole · heritage site, Rushen
  3. 2 km Smelt Memorial · monument, Rushen
  4. 1 km Castle Rushen · heritage site, Rushen
  5. 1 km Hango Hill · hill, Rushen
  6. 3 km Derby Fort · fort, Rushen
  7. 7 km Back to Ballabeg

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How to reach Ballabeg

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    Within 15 km of Ballabeg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballabeg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3160Millennium Stone, Arbory (1 km)
    Churches1420Kirk Arbory (1 km)
    Beaches & coast58Carrick Bay (4 km)
    Museums67Rushen Abbey (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Niarbyl (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Ballachurry Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Other attractions34Tynwald (18 km)
    Treks23Millennium Way (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Calf of Man (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22West Baldwin Reservoir (22 km)
    Waterfalls11Quarry Falls (33 km)
    Caves01St Ninian's Cave (85 km)
    Parks01Donard Park (100 km)

    Ballabeg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballabeg?

    Balladoole (heritage site, about 3 km), Castle Rushen (heritage site, about 4 km), Smelt Memorial (monument, about 4 km), Hango Hill (hill, about 5 km), Derby Fort (fort, about 7 km), Cronk Ny Merriu (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 6 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ballabeg?

    Millennium Stone, Arbory, about 1 km by road; Ballanorris, Round Table (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballabeg?

    Kirk Arbory, about 1 km by road; Malew Parish Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ballabeg?

    Carrick Bay, about 4 km by road; Spanish Head (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballabeg?

    Start in Ballabeg, visit Balladoole, then Smelt Memorial, then Castle Rushen, then Hango Hill, then Derby Fort, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballabeg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ballabeg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ballabeg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ballabeg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.