Carrickfergus CastleKnockagh MonumentGrey Point FortUlster Folk and Transport MuseumBlackhead Co. Antrim LighthouseRSPB Belfast Lough
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Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 29,208 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 11 museums. The must-see places are Carrickfergus Castle, Knockagh Monument and Grey Point Fort.

54.7158° N, 5.8058° WPop. 29,208

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km99
Must-see168
Notable39
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Carrickfergus Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

Knockagh Monument

Monument · 6 km

Must-see

Grey Point Fort

Fort · 8 km

Places near Carrickfergus by type

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One day from Carrickfergus

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

55 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 Carrickfergus
  2. Knockagh Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  3. RSPB Belfast Loughchurch · 30 min
  4. Ulster Folk and Transport Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Grey Point Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Carrickfergus
Today’s loopCarrickfergusStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carrickfergus?

Carrickfergus Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Knockagh Monument (monument, about 6 km), Grey Point Fort (fort, about 8 km), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (museum, about 9 km), Holywood Priory (heritage site, about 10 km), Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse (beach, about 12 km).

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

99 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 11 museums, 11 parks, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Carrickfergus?

Carrickfergus Castle, about 1 km by road; Castle Dobbs (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Carrickfergus?

Church of the Holy Evangelists, about 13 km by road; RSPB Belfast Lough (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carrickfergus?

Start in Carrickfergus, visit Knockagh Monument, then RSPB Belfast Lough, then Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, then Grey Point Fort, then Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.