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Ballybofey

Ballybofey is a town in Ulster district, Ireland of about 4,852 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage and 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Raphoe Parish, Barnesmore and Oakfield Park.

54.8000° N, 7.7833° WPop. 4,852

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Within 30 km111 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see122
Notable119
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ballybofey

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

104 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 Ballybofey
  2. Cathedral of St. Eunanchurch · 30 min
  3. Raphoe Parishheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Saint Patrickschurch · 30 min
  5. Barnesmoreviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lough Eskelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Ballybofey
Today’s loopBallybofeyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballybofey?

Raphoe Parish (heritage site, about 17 km), Barnesmore (viewpoint, about 17 km), Oakfield Park (park, about 20 km), Cathedral of St. Eunan (church, about 21 km), Conwal Parish Church (church, about 21 km), Drumboe Castle (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

151 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballybofey?

Garranbane Hill, about 11 km by road; Mullaghan Hill (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballybofey?

Drumboe Castle, about 1 km by road; Monellan Castle (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballybofey?

Start in Ballybofey, visit Cathedral of St. Eunan, then Raphoe Parish, then Saint Patricks, then Barnesmore, then Lough Eske, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.