Ballymote, IrelandBallymote CastleCloonacleigha LakeSaint Crumnathy’s CathedralCarrowkeel Megalithic CemeteryMarkree CastleKnocknashee
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Ballymote

Ballymote is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 1,539 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 churches. The must-see places are Ballymote Castle, Cloonacleigha Lake and Saint Crumnathy’s Cathedral.

54.0833° N, 8.5167° WPop. 1,539

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Within 30 km93 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see150
Notable62
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ballymote Castle, heritage site near Ballymote
Must-see

Ballymote Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

Cloonacleigha Lake, lake near Ballymote
Must-see

Cloonacleigha Lake

Lake · 6 km

Saint Crumnathy’s Cathedral, church near Ballymote
Must-see

Saint Crumnathy’s Cathedral

Church · 11 km

Places near Ballymote by type

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One day from Ballymote

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

66 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 Ballymote
  2. Cloonacleigha Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Saint Crumnathy’s Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  4. Knocknasheeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Markree Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ballymote
Today’s loopBallymoteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballymote?

Ballymote Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Cloonacleigha Lake (lake, about 6 km), Saint Crumnathy’s Cathedral (church, about 11 km), Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery (heritage site, about 12 km), Markree Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Knocknashee (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballymote?

Ballymote Castle, about 1 km by road; Emlaghfad Church (ruins) (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ballymote?

Ardrea Lough, about 3 km by road; Feenagh Lough (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballymote?

Start in Ballymote, visit Cloonacleigha Lake, then Saint Crumnathy’s Cathedral, then Knocknashee, then Markree Castle, then Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.