Places to visit near

Claregalway

Claregalway is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 1,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit: 40 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Mary Mosque, Merlin Park Castle and Oranmore Castle.

53.3386° N, 8.9450° WPop. 1,217

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km65
Must-see242
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Claregalway

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

60 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 Claregalway
  2. Mary Mosquemosque · 30 min
  3. Terryland Forest Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Ardfry Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Oranmore Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Caheravoleyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Claregalway
Today’s loopClaregalwayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Claregalway?

Mary Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Merlin Park Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Oranmore Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Terryland Forest Park (park, about 11 km), Caheravoley (heritage site, about 12 km), Eyre Square (park, about 12 km).

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

65 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 viewpoint, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Claregalway?

Merlin Park Castle, about 9 km by road; Oranmore Castle (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Claregalway?

Ross Lake, about 23 km by road; Lough Corrib (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Claregalway?

Start in Claregalway, visit Mary Mosque, then Terryland Forest Park, then Ardfry House, then Oranmore Castle, then Caheravoley, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.