Ulster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Convoy

Convoy is a town in Ulster district, Ireland, home to about 1,438 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 28 churches and 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Raphoe Parish (4 km), Oakfield Park (7 km) and Cathedral of St. Eunan (14 km).

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

Convoy at a glance

Location
Ulster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,438
Coordinates
54.8608° N, 7.6656° W
Places within 50 km
160 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Convoy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Convoy: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Convoy

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Convoy. The closest is Mongorry Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Convoy

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Convoy. The closest is Raphoe Parish (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Convoy

38 churches within 100 km of Convoy. The closest is Saint Patricks (11 km); the best-known is Cathedral of St. Eunan (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Convoy

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Convoy. The closest is Port Lough (24 km); the best-known is Gartan Lough (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Convoy

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Convoy. The closest is Deele (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Deele · river spot · Ulster · ~5 km
  • Island Roy · river spot · Ulster · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Inch · river spot · Ulster · ~32 km
  • Inishbofin · river spot · Ulster · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Inishdooey · river spot · Ulster · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Inishkeel · river spot · Ulster · ~63 km · Must-see

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Museums near Convoy

9 museums within 100 km of Convoy. The closest is Donegal County Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Convoy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Convoy
  2. 4 km Raphoe Parish · heritage site, Ulster
  3. 3 km Oakfield Park · park, Ulster
  4. 11 km Mongavlin Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 24 km Conwal Parish Church · church, Ulster
  6. 1 km Cathedral of St. Eunan · church, Ulster
  7. 14 km Back to Convoy

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How to reach Convoy

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    Within 15 km of Convoy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Convoy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5059Mongorry Hill (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3354Raphoe Parish (4 km)
    Churches2838Saint Patricks (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2835Port Lough (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves317Deele (5 km)
    Museums59Donegal County Museum (14 km)
    Other attractions57Toberbride (7 km)
    Beaches & coast07Boyeeghter Strand (54 km)
    Parks14Oakfield Park (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Rathmullan Wood Nature Reserve (33 km)
    Waterfalls44Ramelton Waterfall (24 km)
    Treks03Banagher Glen - Forest Trail (59 km)
    Caves01Pollnagollum Cave (74 km)

    Convoy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Convoy?

    Raphoe Parish (heritage site, about 4 km), Oakfield Park (park, about 7 km), Cathedral of St. Eunan (church, about 14 km), Conwal Parish Church (church, about 14 km), Mongavlin Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Beltany Stone Circle (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Convoy?

    Mongorry Hill, about 6 km by road; Mullafin (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Convoy?

    Raphoe Parish, about 4 km by road; Beltany Stone Circle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Convoy?

    Saint Patricks, about 11 km by road; Stranorlar Church of Ireland (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Convoy?

    Start in Convoy, visit Raphoe Parish, then Oakfield Park, then Mongavlin Castle, then Conwal Parish Church, then Cathedral of St. Eunan, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Convoy?

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

    Towns near Convoy

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