Northern Ireland district, Ireland

Places to visit near Culmore

Culmore is a town in Northern Ireland district, Ireland, home to about 3,645 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Grianan of Aileach (13 km), Lough Foyle (15 km) and Inch Castle (18 km).

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Culmore, Ireland
Culmore, Northern Ireland district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Culmore at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Ireland
Population
about 3,645
Coordinates
55.0500° N, 7.2667° W
Places within 50 km
179 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Culmore

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

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Culmore. The closest is Culmore Yacht Club (1 km); the best-known is Grianan of Aileach (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Culmore

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Culmore. The closest is Eskaheen Mountain (8 km); the best-known is Slieve Snaght (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Culmore

39 churches within 100 km of Culmore. The closest is Saint Patrick's RC Chapel (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Culmore

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Culmore. The closest is Enagh Lough (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Culmore

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Culmore. The closest is Inch (18 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Inch · river spot · Ulster · ~18 km
  • Glashedy Island · river spot · Ulster · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Island Roy · river spot · Ulster · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Inishtrahull · river spot · Ulster · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Inishdooey · river spot · Ulster · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Inishbofin · river spot · Ulster · ~74 km · Must-see

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Museums near Culmore

9 museums within 100 km of Culmore. The closest is Harbour Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Culmore

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Culmore
  2. 13 km Grianan of Aileach · heritage site, Ulster
  3. 6 km O'Doherty's Castle · heritage site, Ulster
  4. 4 km Inch Castle · heritage site, Ulster
  5. 13 km Neds Point Fort · fort, Ulster
  6. 29 km Lough Foyle · beach, Northern Ireland
  7. 15 km Back to Culmore

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    Within 15 km of Culmore

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Culmore by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5576Culmore Yacht Club (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5259Eskaheen Mountain (8 km)
    Churches3139Saint Patrick's RC Chapel (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs919Enagh Lough (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves313Inch (18 km)
    Museums69Harbour Museum (8 km)
    Beaches & coast77Lough Foyle (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Roe Estuary Nature Reserve (24 km)
    Other attractions46Donagh Cross (28 km)
    Waterfalls55Ness Waterfall - Highest Waterfall In Northern Ireland (16 km)
    Parks14Oakfield Park (35 km)
    Treks23Roe Valley Country Park (26 km)
    Caves11The Seven Arches (35 km)

    Culmore: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Culmore?

    Grianan of Aileach (heritage site, about 13 km), Lough Foyle (beach, about 15 km), Inch Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), O'Doherty's Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Neds Point Fort (fort, about 21 km), Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Culmore?

    Culmore Yacht Club, about 1 km by road; Ebrington Primary and Nursery School (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Culmore?

    Eskaheen Mountain, about 8 km by road; Scalp Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Culmore?

    Saint Patrick's RC Chapel, about 5 km by road; Saint Eugene's Cathedral (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Culmore?

    Start in Culmore, visit Grianan of Aileach, then O'Doherty's Castle, then Inch Castle, then Neds Point Fort, then Lough Foyle, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Culmore?

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

    Towns near Culmore

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