Balrothery, IrelandArdgillan CastleBaldongan ChurchColt IslandSilverstream PriorySarsfieldstown CrossDrumanagh Promontory Fort
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Balrothery

Balrothery is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 1,866 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit: 70 forts & heritage, 56 churches and 31 parks. The must-see places are Ardgillan Castle, Baldongan Church and Colt Island.

53.5883° N, 6.1873° WPop. 1,866

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km215
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ardgillan Castle, heritage site near Balrothery
Must-see

Ardgillan Castle

Heritage site · 2 km

Baldongan Church, church near Balrothery
Must-see

Baldongan Church

Church · 7 km

Colt Island, island near Balrothery
Must-see

Colt Island

Island · 8 km

Places near Balrothery by type

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One day from Balrothery

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:21 pm

54 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 Balrothery
  2. Baldongan Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Drumanagh Promontory Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Colt Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Silverstream Priorychurch · 30 min
  6. Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tombtomb · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Balrothery
Today’s loopBalrotheryStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balrothery?

Ardgillan Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Baldongan Church (church, about 7 km), Colt Island (island, about 8 km), Shenick Island (island, about 9 km), Saint Patrick's Island (island, about 9 km), Silverstream Priory (church, about 11 km).

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

215 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 31 parks, 26 other attractions, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Balrothery?

Ardgillan Castle, about 2 km by road; Sarsfieldstown Cross (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Balrothery?

Baldongan Church, about 7 km by road; Silverstream Priory (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balrothery?

Start in Balrothery, visit Baldongan Church, then Drumanagh Promontory Fort, then Colt Island, then Silverstream Priory, then Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.