Northern Ireland district, Ireland

Places to visit near Castlederg

Castlederg is a town in Northern Ireland district, Ireland, home to about 2,822 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 churches. The must-see places are Harry Avery's Castle (16 km), Stewart Castle (18 km) and Drumskinny Stone Circle (19 km).

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Castlederg, Ireland
Castlederg, Northern Ireland district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Castlederg at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Ireland
Population
about 2,822
Coordinates
54.7070° N, 7.5934° W
Places within 50 km
123 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Castlederg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Castlederg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Castlederg

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Castlederg. The closest is Derg Castle (1 km); the best-known is Harry Avery's Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Castlederg

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Castlederg. The closest is Raws Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Castlederg

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Castlederg. The closest is Lough Catherine (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Castlederg

31 churches within 100 km of Castlederg. The closest is Saint Patricks (14 km); the best-known is Sacred Heart (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Castlederg

26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Castlederg. The closest is Deele (19 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Castlederg

8 museums within 100 km of Castlederg. The closest is Ulster American Folk Park (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Castlederg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Castlederg
  2. 1 km Derg Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  3. 23 km Raphoe Parish · heritage site, Ulster
  4. 3 km Oakfield Park · park, Ulster
  5. 27 km Stewart Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 2 km Harry Avery's Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 16 km Back to Castlederg

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From travellers near Castlederg

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How to reach Castlederg

    All places near Castlederg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Castlederg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3164Derg Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2541Raws Hill (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2540Lough Catherine (13 km)
    Churches1931Saint Patricks (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1026Deele (19 km)
    Other attractions58Toberbride (13 km)
    Museums38Ulster American Folk Park (22 km)
    Beaches & coast07Lough Foyle (68 km)
    Parks25Oakfield Park (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Pettigo Plateau (31 km)
    Treks03Banagher Glen - Forest Trail (58 km)
    Waterfalls22Drummoney Waterfall (24 km)
    Caves01Pollnagollum Cave (54 km)

    Castlederg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Castlederg?

    Harry Avery's Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Stewart Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Drumskinny Stone Circle (attraction, about 19 km), Derg Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Oakfield Park (park, about 23 km), Raphoe Parish (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Castlederg?

    Derg Castle, about 1 km by road; Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Castlederg?

    Raws Hill, about 7 km by road; Fearn Hill (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Castlederg?

    Lough Catherine, about 13 km by road; Lough Lack (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Castlederg?

    Start in Castlederg, visit Derg Castle, then Raphoe Parish, then Oakfield Park, then Stewart Castle, then Harry Avery's Castle, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Castlederg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Castlederg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Castlederg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Castlederg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.