Michael district, Isle Of Man

Places to visit near Ballaugh

Ballaugh is a town in Michael district, Isle Of Man. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Quarry Falls (3 km), The Curraghs Wildlife Park (3 km) and Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church (6 km).

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Ballaugh, Isle Of Man
Ballaugh, Michael district, Isle Of Man. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ballaugh at a glance

Location
Michael district, Isle Of Man
Coordinates
54.3119° N, 4.5446° W
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ballaugh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ballaugh: 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 Ballaugh

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballaugh. The closest is Guthrie's Memorial (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ballaugh

19 churches within 100 km of Ballaugh. The closest is Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ballaugh

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

  • Snaefell · viewpoint · Ayre · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Glen Helen · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Cronk Ny Moghlane · viewpoint · Middle · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Niarbyl · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Dent · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~90 km · Must-see
  • Cold Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~91 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Ballaugh

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ballaugh. The closest is Maughold Lighthouse (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ballaugh

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ballaugh. The closest is Sulby Reservoir (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ballaugh

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ballaugh. The closest is The Curraghs Wildlife Park (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ballaugh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballaugh
  2. 6 km Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church · church, Michael
  3. 6 km The Curraghs Wildlife Park · nature spot, Michael
  4. 1 km Quarry Falls · waterfall, Michael
  5. 8 km Snaefell · viewpoint, Ayre
  6. 3 km Sulby Reservoir · reservoir, Ayre
  7. 7 km Back to Ballaugh

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How to reach Ballaugh

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballaugh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1360Guthrie's Memorial (11 km)
    Churches719Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints419Snaefell (10 km)
    Beaches & coast510Maughold Lighthouse (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Sulby Reservoir (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24The Curraghs Wildlife Park (3 km)
    Museums14The Leece Museum (17 km)
    Other attractions34Groudle Glen Water Wheel (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Calf of Man (42 km)
    Treks23Way of the Gull (10 km)
    Waterfalls11Quarry Falls (3 km)
    Caves01St Ninian's Cave (54 km)

    Ballaugh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballaugh?

    Quarry Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), The Curraghs Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Sulby Reservoir (reservoir, about 7 km), Snaefell (viewpoint, about 10 km), Way of the Gull (trek, about 10 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ballaugh?

    Guthrie's Memorial, about 11 km by road; Albert Tower (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballaugh?

    Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church, about 6 km by road; Andreas Parish Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballaugh?

    Snaefell, about 10 km by road; Glen Helen (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballaugh?

    Start in Ballaugh, visit Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church, then The Curraghs Wildlife Park, then Quarry Falls, then Snaefell, then Sulby Reservoir, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballaugh?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ballaugh

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