Glenarm CastleRed Bay CastleTievebulliaghBallygally CastleCarra CastleCranny Falls
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Carnlough

Carnlough is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 1,427 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 36 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Glenarm Castle, Red Bay Castle and Tievebulliagh.

54.9918° N, 5.9904° WPop. 1,427

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see172
Notable37
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Glenarm Castle, heritage site near Carnlough
Must-see

Glenarm Castle

Heritage site · 4 km

Must-see

Red Bay Castle

Heritage site · 12 km

Tievebulliagh, viewpoint near Carnlough
Must-see

Tievebulliagh

Viewpoint · 16 km

Places near Carnlough by type

All 209 places by distance →

One day from Carnlough

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

80 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 Carnlough
  2. Glenarm Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ballygally Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Red Bay Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Carra Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tievebulliaghviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Carnlough
Today’s loopCarnloughStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carnlough?

Glenarm Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Red Bay Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Tievebulliagh (viewpoint, about 16 km), Ballygally Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Carnfunnock Country Park (park, about 18 km), Carra Castle (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 3 beaches & coast, 2 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Carnlough?

Glenarm Castle, about 4 km by road; HMS Thrush (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Carnlough?

St Patrick's Church, about 4 km by road; First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carnlough?

Start in Carnlough, visit Glenarm Castle, then Ballygally Castle, then Red Bay Castle, then Carra Castle, then Tievebulliagh, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.