Ulster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Cavan

Cavan is a town in Ulster district, Ireland, home to about 6,388 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches and 1 parks. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim (1 km), Saint Aidan's Church (7 km) and Clogh Oughter Castle (9 km).

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Cavan, Ireland
Cavan, Ulster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cavan at a glance

Location
Ulster district, Ireland
Population
about 6,388
Coordinates
53.9908° N, 7.3606° W
Places within 50 km
32 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Cavan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cavan: 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 Cavan

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cavan. The closest is Clogh Oughter Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cavan

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cavan. The closest is Lough Oughter (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cavan

18 churches within 100 km of Cavan. The closest is Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cavan

7 parks within 100 km of Cavan. The closest is Crom Estate (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Crom Estate · park · Northern Ireland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Town Park · park · Leinster · ~65 km · Must-see
  • The Mall · park · Northern Ireland · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Porchfield · park · Leinster · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Gosford Forest Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Emerald Park · park · Leinster · ~97 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cavan

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cavan. The closest is Slieve Rushen (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cavan

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cavan. The closest is Turgesius Island (47 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Cavan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cavan
  2. 1 km Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim · church, Ulster
  3. 7 km Saint Aidan's Church · church, Ulster
  4. 12 km Castle Saunderson · heritage site, Ulster
  5. 17 km Clogh Oughter Castle · heritage site, Ulster
  6. 2 km Lough Oughter · lake, Ulster
  7. 10 km Back to Cavan

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How to reach Cavan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cavan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage12101Clogh Oughter Castle (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1026Lough Oughter (10 km)
    Churches318Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim (1 km)
    Other attractions310Drumlane Abbey (13 km)
    Parks17Crom Estate (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Slieve Rushen (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Turgesius Island (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (57 km)
    Museums03Strokestown Poor Law Union (67 km)
    Beaches & coast02Dundalk Bay (88 km)
    Treks02Táin Way (90 km)
    Caves01Pollnagollum Cave (61 km)

    Cavan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cavan?

    Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim (church, about 1 km), Saint Aidan's Church (church, about 7 km), Clogh Oughter Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Lough Oughter (lake, about 10 km), Drumlane Abbey (attraction, about 13 km), Castle Saunderson (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 3 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cavan?

    Clogh Oughter Castle, about 9 km by road; Castle Saunderson (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cavan?

    Lough Oughter, about 10 km by road; Lough Gowna (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cavan?

    Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim, about 1 km by road; Saint Aidan's Church (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cavan?

    Start in Cavan, visit Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim, then Saint Aidan's Church, then Castle Saunderson, then Clogh Oughter Castle, then Lough Oughter, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cavan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Cavan

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