Ulster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Clones

Clones is a town in Ulster district, Ireland, home to about 1,834 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Abbey Ruins (1 km), Castle Saunderson (13 km) and Crom Estate (17 km).

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

Clones at a glance

Location
Ulster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,834
Coordinates
54.1833° N, 7.2333° W
Places within 50 km
34 (19 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 Clones

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Forts & heritage near Clones

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clones. The closest is Clones High Cross (1 km); the best-known is Abbey Ruins (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clones

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clones. The closest is Clonkeen Lough (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Clones

19 churches within 100 km of Clones. The closest is Sacred Heart (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Clones

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Clones. The closest is Slieve Rushen (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Clones

7 parks within 100 km of Clones. The closest is Crom Estate (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clones

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clones. The closest is Ring of Gullion AONB (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Clones

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clones
  2. 1 km Abbey Ruins · heritage site, Ulster
  3. 20 km Rossmore Mausoleum · tomb, Ulster
  4. 23 km Errigal Ringfort · heritage site, Ulster
  5. 22 km Castle Saunderson · heritage site, Ulster
  6. 9 km Crom Estate · park, Northern Ireland
  7. 17 km Back to Clones

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How to reach Clones

    All places near Clones by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clones by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1592Clones High Cross (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs628Clonkeen Lough (2 km)
    Churches819Sacred Heart (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Slieve Rushen (33 km)
    Other attractions39Clones Round Tower (1 km)
    Parks17Crom Estate (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Ring of Gullion AONB (66 km)
    Museums03Armagh County Museum (53 km)
    Treks03Peatlands Walk (67 km)
    Beaches & coast03Dundalk Bay (84 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Turgesius Island (73 km)
    Caves01Pollnagollum Cave (52 km)

    Clones: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clones?

    Abbey Ruins (heritage site, about 1 km), Castle Saunderson (heritage site, about 13 km), Crom Estate (park, about 17 km), Errigal Ringfort (heritage site, about 19 km), Rossmore Mausoleum (tomb, about 20 km), Sacred Heart (church, about 1 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 1 viewpoint, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clones?

    Clones High Cross, about 1 km by road; Abbey Ruins (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clones?

    Clonkeen Lough, about 2 km by road; Gortnawinny Lough (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Clones?

    Sacred Heart, about 1 km by road; St Tighernach (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clones?

    Start in Clones, visit Abbey Ruins, then Rossmore Mausoleum, then Errigal Ringfort, then Castle Saunderson, then Crom Estate, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clones?

    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 Clones

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