Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Clara

Clara is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 3,242 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ballycowan Castle (10 km), Charleville Castle (13 km) and The Offaly Way (20 km).

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Clara at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 3,242
Coordinates
53.3425° N, 7.6139° W
Places within 50 km
51 (51 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

Top places to visit near Clara

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

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clara. The closest is Ballycowan Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Clara

40 churches within 100 km of Clara. The closest is Parish Church Of Saint Mary (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clara

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clara. The closest is Killinure Lough (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Clara

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Clara. The closest is Wolftrap Mountain (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Clara

6 parks within 100 km of Clara. The closest is Town Park (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Clara

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Clara. The closest is Carberry Island (33 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Clara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clara
  2. 24 km Moydrum Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 33 km The Offaly Way · trek, Leinster
  4. 15 km Ballycowan Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 3 km Charleville Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 21 km Tyrrellspass Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 20 km Back to Clara

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How to reach Clara

    All places near Clara by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage23111Ballycowan Castle (10 km)
    Churches540Parish Church Of Saint Mary (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs520Killinure Lough (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1016Wolftrap Mountain (34 km)
    Other attractions115Emo Court (48 km)
    Parks16Town Park (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Carberry Island (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (39 km)
    Museums13Athlone Castle (29 km)
    Treks12The Offaly Way (20 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (90 km)
    Waterfalls01Pollaphuca Waterfall (91 km)

    Clara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clara?

    Ballycowan Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Charleville Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), The Offaly Way (trek, about 20 km), Tyrrellspass Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Moydrum Castle (heritage site, about 24 km), Dunnamona Motte (heritage site, about 26 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clara?

    Ballycowan Castle, about 10 km by road; Charleville Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Clara?

    Parish Church Of Saint Mary, about 29 km by road; Saint Peter and Paul Church (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clara?

    Killinure Lough, about 29 km by road; Lough Owel (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clara?

    Start in Clara, visit Moydrum Castle, then The Offaly Way, then Ballycowan Castle, then Charleville Castle, then Tyrrellspass Castle, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clara?

    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.

    Towns near Clara

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Clara’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.