Ulster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Ballyconnell

Ballyconnell is a town in Ulster district, Ireland, home to about 1,061 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 churches and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Slieve Rushen (7 km), Drumlane Abbey (12 km) and Crom Estate (13 km).

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Ballyconnell, Ireland
Ballyconnell, Ulster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ballyconnell at a glance

Location
Ulster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,061
Coordinates
54.1167° N, 7.5833° W
Places within 50 km
78 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ballyconnell

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Forts & heritage near Ballyconnell

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballyconnell. The closest is Aughrim Wedge Tomb (3 km); the best-known is Clogh Oughter Castle (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ballyconnell

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ballyconnell. The closest is Annagh Lough (2 km); the best-known is Lough Oughter (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ballyconnell

36 churches within 100 km of Ballyconnell. The closest is Tomregan Parish Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Aidan's Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ballyconnell

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ballyconnell. The closest is Slieve Rushen (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ballyconnell

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ballyconnell. The closest is Cherry Island (13 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Ballyconnell

5 parks within 100 km of Ballyconnell. The closest is Crom Estate (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ballyconnell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballyconnell
  2. 7 km Slieve Rushen · viewpoint, Ulster
  3. 16 km Crom Estate · park, Northern Ireland
  4. 9 km Castle Saunderson · heritage site, Ulster
  5. 17 km Clogh Oughter Castle · heritage site, Ulster
  6. 2 km Lough Oughter · lake, Ulster
  7. 18 km Back to Ballyconnell

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From travellers near Ballyconnell

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    Within 15 km of Ballyconnell

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballyconnell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1683Aughrim Wedge Tomb (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2849Annagh Lough (2 km)
    Churches2136Tomregan Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints311Slieve Rushen (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves29Cherry Island (13 km)
    Other attractions25Drumlane Abbey (12 km)
    Parks15Crom Estate (13 km)
    Caves55Swallow Hole (3 km)
    Museums03Strokestown Poor Law Union (63 km)
    Beaches & coast03Culleenamore (85 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (77 km)
    Treks02Sligo Way (85 km)

    Ballyconnell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballyconnell?

    Slieve Rushen (viewpoint, about 7 km), Drumlane Abbey (attraction, about 12 km), Crom Estate (park, about 13 km), Clogh Oughter Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Lough Oughter (lake, about 18 km), Castle Saunderson (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ballyconnell?

    Aughrim Wedge Tomb, about 3 km by road; Saint Mogue's Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ballyconnell?

    Annagh Lough, about 2 km by road; Gortnaleck Lough (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballyconnell?

    Tomregan Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Our Lady of Lourdes Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballyconnell?

    Start in Ballyconnell, visit Slieve Rushen, then Crom Estate, then Castle Saunderson, then Clogh Oughter Castle, then Lough Oughter, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballyconnell?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ballyconnell

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