Places to visit near

Ballisodare

Ballisodare is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 1,344 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 36 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 26 churches. The must-see places are Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Markree Castle and Carns Cairn.

54.2111° N, 8.5086° WPop. 1,344

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Within 30 km104 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see126
Notable71
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ballisodare

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

42 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 Ballisodare
  2. Knocknareaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Carns Cairnheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Casheloreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Markree Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ballisodare
Today’s loopBallisodareStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballisodare?

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery (heritage site, about 6 km), Markree Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Carns Cairn (heritage site, about 8 km), Knocknarea (viewpoint, about 9 km), St John the Baptist Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Sligo Abbey (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

119 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballisodare?

Saint Fechin's Church, about 1 km by road; Teeling Monument (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ballisodare?

Ballygawley Lough, about 3 km by road; Lough Lumman (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballisodare?

Start in Ballisodare, visit Knocknarea, then Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, then Carns Cairn, then Cashelore, then Markree Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.