Places to visit near

Ballybunnion

Ballybunnion is a town in Munster district, Ireland of about 1,354 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit: 11 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Knockanore, Tonaknock Cross and Listowel Castle.

52.5111° N, 9.6710° WPop. 1,354

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km33
Must-see178
Notable12
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ballybunnion

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

97 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 Ballybunnion
  2. Knockanoreviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Scattery Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Listowel Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tonaknock Crossheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ballyheigue Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ballybunnion
Today’s loopBallybunnionStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballybunnion?

Knockanore (viewpoint, about 6 km), Tonaknock Cross (heritage site, about 18 km), Listowel Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Scattery Island (island, about 19 km), Saint John's (church, about 1 km), Ballybunion Castle (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 churches, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballybunnion?

Ballybunion Castle, about 1 km by road; Church Ruins (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballybunnion?

Knockanore, about 6 km by road; Heart Hill (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballybunnion?

Start in Ballybunnion, visit Knockanore, then Scattery Island, then Listowel Castle, then Tonaknock Cross, then Ballyheigue Castle, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.