Places to visit near

Ballina

Ballina is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 10,087 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit: 22 forts & heritage, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Rappa Castle, Rosserk Abbey and Kildermot Church.

54.1167° N, 9.1667° WPop. 10,087

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km108
Must-see164
Notable71
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ballina

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

62 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 Ballina
  2. Moyne Abbeyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Saint Patrick'schurch · 30 min
  4. Rappa Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Errew Prioryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kildermot Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ballina
Today’s loopBallinaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballina?

Rappa Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Rosserk Abbey (attraction, about 8 km), Kildermot Church (heritage site, about 10 km), Ballymore Lough (lake, about 10 km), Errew Priory (heritage site, about 12 km), Lough Conn (lake, about 12 km).

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

108 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballina?

Humbert Monument, about 1 km by road; Dolmen of the Four Maols (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ballina?

Lough Alick, about 7 km by road; Ballymore Lough (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballina?

Start in Ballina, visit Moyne Abbey, then Saint Patrick's, then Rappa Castle, then Errew Priory, then Kildermot Church, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.