Places to visit near

Bearna

Bearna is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 1,878 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit: 45 forts & heritage, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Church of Saint Ignatius, Mutton Island Lighthouse and Christopher Columbus Monument.

53.2519° N, 9.1497° WPop. 1,878

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km95
Must-see226
Notable1
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bearna

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

47 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 Bearna
  2. Church of Saint Ignatiuschurch · 30 min
  3. Merlin Park Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ardfry Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Island Eddyisland · 1 hrs
  6. Aughinish Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bearna
Today’s loopBearnaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bearna?

Church of Saint Ignatius (church, about 8 km), Mutton Island Lighthouse (island, about 8 km), Christopher Columbus Monument (monument, about 8 km), Eyre Square (park, about 9 km), Terryland Forest Park (park, about 10 km), Merlin Park Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

95 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Bearna?

Lynch Mausoleum, about 1 km by road; Christopher Columbus Monument (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Bearna?

Island Eddy, about 16 km by road; Inchagoill (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bearna?

Start in Bearna, visit Church of Saint Ignatius, then Merlin Park Castle, then Ardfry House, then Island Eddy, then Aughinish Point, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.