Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Crossgar

Crossgar is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,667 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 10 parks and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Quoile Castle (8 km), Killyleagh Castle (9 km) and Inch Abbey (9 km).

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Crossgar, Northern Ireland
Crossgar, Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Crossgar at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,667
Coordinates
54.3967° N, 5.7606° W
Places within 50 km
119 (75 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Crossgar

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

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crossgar. The closest is Belfast and County Down Railway (5 km); the best-known is Quoile Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Crossgar

24 churches within 100 km of Crossgar. The closest is Saintfield Baptist Church (10 km); the best-known is Ardtole Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Crossgar

15 parks within 100 km of Crossgar. The closest is Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Crossgar

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Crossgar. The closest is Strangford Lough (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Crossgar

12 museums within 100 km of Crossgar. The closest is Down County Museum (10 km); the best-known is Mount Stewart (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Crossgar

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Crossgar. The closest is Bohill Forest (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Crossgar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crossgar
  2. 9 km Rowallane Garden (National Trust) · garden, Northern Ireland
  3. 15 km Loughinisland Churches · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 7 km Inch Abbey · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 3 km Quoile Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 8 km Killyleagh Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 9 km Back to Crossgar

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How to reach Crossgar

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    Within 15 km of Crossgar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crossgar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage66103Belfast and County Down Railway (5 km)
    Churches1124Saintfield Baptist Church (10 km)
    Parks1015Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (9 km)
    Beaches & coast314Strangford Lough (13 km)
    Museums712Down County Museum (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Bohill Forest (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610Slieve Commedagh (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lough Money Reservoir (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Gores Island (9 km)
    Other attractions24St. Mary's Well (1 km)
    Treks04Táin Way (63 km)
    Caves11Souterrain (19 km)

    Crossgar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crossgar?

    Quoile Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Killyleagh Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Inch Abbey (heritage site, about 9 km), Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (garden, about 9 km), Loughinisland Churches (heritage site, about 9 km), Bohill Forest (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 10 parks, 3 beaches & coast, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crossgar?

    Belfast and County Down Railway, about 5 km by road; Diocese of Down (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Crossgar?

    Saintfield Baptist Church, about 10 km by road; Saul Abbey (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Crossgar?

    Rowallane Garden (National Trust), about 9 km by road; Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crossgar?

    Start in Crossgar, visit Rowallane Garden (National Trust), then Loughinisland Churches, then Inch Abbey, then Quoile Castle, then Killyleagh Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crossgar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Crossgar

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