Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Places to visit near Doagh
Doagh is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 15 museums and 11 parks. The must-see places are Castle Upton (6 km), Ballylinney Church (7 km) and First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church (7 km).

Doagh at a glance
- Location
- Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Population
- about 1,151
- Coordinates
- 54.7500° N, 6.0833° W
- Places within 50 km
- 141 (67 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Doagh
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Doagh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Castle UptonForts · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Ballylinney ChurchChurches · Northern IrelandMust-see
- First Ballyeaston Presbyterian ChurchChurches · Northern IrelandMust-see
- St Jude'sChurches · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Antrim CastleForts · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Shane's CastleForts · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Knockagh MonumentForts · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Belfast CastleForts · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Woodvale ParkParks · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Alexandra ParkParks · Northern IrelandMust-see
- Ballywee SouterrainsForts · Northern IrelandNotable
- Carrickfergus CastleForts · Northern IrelandMust-see
More places near Doagh
- People's Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Donegore Parish · fort · Northern Ireland · ~3 km
- RSPB Belfast Lough · church · Northern Ireland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Moravian Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~24 km · Must-see
- St George's Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ballywoodock Rath · fort · Northern Ireland · ~4 km
- Drumadarragh House · fort · Northern Ireland · ~4 km
- Bog Meadows · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Holywood Priory · fort · Northern Ireland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Deagh Registrars District · fort · Northern Ireland · ~5 km
- Olderfleet Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~26 km · Must-see
Things to see near Doagh, by type
Forts & heritage near Doagh
114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Doagh. The closest is Ballywee Souterrains (2 km); the best-known is Castle Upton (6 km). Best time: october to february.
- Castle Upton · fort · Northern Ireland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Antrim Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Shane's Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Knockagh Monument · fort · Northern Ireland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Belfast Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ballywee Souterrains · fort · Northern Ireland · ~2 km
Churches near Doagh
29 churches within 100 km of Doagh. The closest is Ballylinney Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.
- Ballylinney Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~7 km · Must-see
- First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~7 km · Must-see
- St Jude's · church · Northern Ireland · ~11 km · Must-see
- RSPB Belfast Lough · church · Northern Ireland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Moravian Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~24 km · Must-see
- St George's Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~24 km · Must-see
Museums near Doagh
18 museums within 100 km of Doagh. The closest is Sentry Hill Historic House (12 km); the best-known is Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.
- Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ulster Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ulster Folk and Transport Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Sentry Hill Historic House · museum · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
- Museum At The Mill · museum · Northern Ireland · ~13 km
- Bellaghy Bawn · museum · Northern Ireland · ~36 km · Must-see
Parks near Doagh
17 parks within 100 km of Doagh. The closest is Giant's Park (21 km); the best-known is Woodvale Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Woodvale Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Alexandra Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~22 km · Must-see
- People's Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ormeau Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Carnfunnock Country Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~30 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Doagh
15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Doagh. The closest is Slievetrue (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Slievetrue · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~14 km
- Bellevue Area of Special Scientific Interest · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
- Cavehill · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~18 km
- Slemish · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~18 km
- Divis · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~20 km
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~21 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Doagh
13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Doagh. The closest is Belfast Zoo (17 km); the best-known is Bog Meadows (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Bog Meadows · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Botanic Gardens · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Lagan Valley AONB · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~31 km · Must-see
- RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Belfast Zoo · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
- Oxford Island National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~43 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Doagh
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.
- Start in Doagh
- 12 km Antrim Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
- 4 km St Jude's · church, Northern Ireland
- 8 km Castle Upton · heritage site, Northern Ireland
- 9 km Ballylinney Church · church, Northern Ireland
- 5 km First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church · church, Northern Ireland
- 7 km Back to Doagh
Plan a longer trip from Doagh — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Doagh
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How to reach Doagh
All places near Doagh by distance
Within 15 km of Doagh
- Connor Registrars District · fort · Northern Ireland · ~6 km
- Tobernaveen · attraction · Northern Ireland · ~9 km
- Antrim Registrars District · fort · Northern Ireland · ~9 km
- Carnmoney Parish Union · fort · Northern Ireland · ~11 km
- Antrim Parish · fort · Northern Ireland · ~11 km
- Ballymena Superintendent Registrars District · fort · Northern Ireland · ~11 km
- Antrim and Down District Registry · fort · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
- Pogue's Entry Historic Cottage · fort · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
- Sentry Hill Historic House · museum · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
- Barbican Gate Lodge · fort · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
- Connor Parish · fort · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
- Bishop's Palace · fort · Northern Ireland · ~13 km
- Battle of Connor 1315 · fort · Northern Ireland · ~13 km
- Museum At The Mill · museum · Northern Ireland · ~13 km
- Ancient Monastery of Kells · fort · Northern Ireland · ~14 km
- Slievetrue · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~14 km
- Ballynure Registrars District · fort · Northern Ireland · ~14 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Ulster Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~26 km · Must-see
- St Mark's Dundela · church · Northern Ireland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Botanic Gardens · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ormeau Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Ulster Folk and Transport Museum · museum · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Carnfunnock Country Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Chaine Tower Lighthouse · beach · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Ballygally Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Stormont Estate · church · Northern Ireland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Grey Point Fort · fort · Northern Ireland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Giants Ring · fort · Northern Ireland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Moat Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~31 km · Must-see
- St. Elizabeths · church · Northern Ireland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lagan Valley AONB · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse · beach · Northern Ireland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Glenarm Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lough Beg · lake · Northern Ireland · ~32 km · Must-see
- RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lough Neagh · lake · Northern Ireland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Wallace Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~33 km · Must-see
- St Mary's · church · Northern Ireland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Bellaghy Bawn · museum · Northern Ireland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Helen's Tower · beach · Northern Ireland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Seamus Heaney Homeplace · museum · Northern Ireland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ward Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Church of the Holy Evangelists · church · Northern Ireland · ~16 km
- Dunanney Rath · fort · Northern Ireland · ~16 km
- Somme Heritage Centre · museum · Northern Ireland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses · church · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
- Bellevue Area of Special Scientific Interest · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
- Carrickfergus Registrars District · fort · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
- Belfast Zoo · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
- O'Haughan's Cave · cave · Northern Ireland · ~17 km
- Maidens Lighthouse · beach · Northern Ireland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Scrabo Tower · fort · Northern Ireland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ballyclugg Parish · fort · Northern Ireland · ~18 km
- Cavehill · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~18 km
- Cave Hill Cave · cave · Northern Ireland · ~18 km
- Crumlin Registrars District · fort · Northern Ireland · ~18 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Sketrick Castle (ruin) · fort · Northern Ireland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Maghery Country Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Grey Abbey · fort · Northern Ireland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Carra Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~53 km · Must-see
- Killymoon Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tullaghoge Fort · fort · Northern Ireland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Peatlands Walk · trek · Northern Ireland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Strangford Lough · beach · Northern Ireland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bohill Forest · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Killyleagh Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lisnagade · fort · Northern Ireland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Loughinisland Churches · fort · Northern Ireland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Tandragee Presbyterian Church · church · Northern Ireland · ~62 km · Must-see
- Wellbrook Beetling Mill · museum · Northern Ireland · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mullaghmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Quoile Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Charlemont Fort · fort · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Loughbrickland Crannóg · fort · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Roxborough Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Ballyroney Mound · fort · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Inch Abbey · fort · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Ruins of Clare Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Audleystown Cairn · fort · Northern Ireland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Kirkistown Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Dunaneeny Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Ballysaggart Lough · lake · Northern Ireland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Castle Ward · fort · Northern Ireland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Clough Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Portaferry Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~67 km · Must-see
- St. Patrick's Wells · fort · Northern Ireland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Kinbane Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Mount Sandel Fort · fort · Northern Ireland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Beaghmore · fort · Northern Ireland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Castlecaufield · fort · Northern Ireland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Banagher Glen - Forest Trail · trek · Northern Ireland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Causeway Coast Vineyard · church · Northern Ireland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Ballynoe Stone Circle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Dundrum Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Quintin Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~71 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 59 | 114 | Ballywee Souterrains (2 km) |
| Churches | 22 | 29 | Ballylinney Church (7 km) |
| Museums | 15 | 18 | Sentry Hill Historic House (12 km) |
| Parks | 11 | 17 | Giant's Park (21 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 7 | 15 | Slievetrue (14 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 8 | 13 | Belfast Zoo (17 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 5 | 13 | Chaine Tower Lighthouse (27 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 8 | Tobernaveen (9 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 5 | Peatlands Walk (55 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 3 | 4 | Lough Beg (32 km) |
| Caves | 3 | 3 | O'Haughan's Cave (17 km) |
| Waterfalls | 3 | 3 | Crawsfordsburn Waterfall (19 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 2 | Lighthouse Island (45 km) |
Doagh: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Doagh?
Castle Upton (heritage site, about 6 km), Ballylinney Church (church, about 7 km), First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church (church, about 7 km), St Jude's (church, about 11 km), Antrim Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Shane's Castle (heritage site, about 15 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Doagh?
141 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 15 museums, 11 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest fort to Doagh?
Ballywee Souterrains, about 2 km by road; Donegore Parish (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Doagh?
Ballylinney Church, about 7 km by road; First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church (7 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Doagh?
Sentry Hill Historic House, about 12 km by road; Museum At The Mill (13 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Doagh?
Start in Doagh, visit Antrim Castle, then St Jude's, then Castle Upton, then Ballylinney Church, then First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Doagh?
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Doagh
- Places near Ballyclare · 7 km
- Places near Templepatrick · 9 km
- Places near Connor · 12 km
- Places near Antrim · 12 km
- Places near Carnmoney · 14 km
- Places near Randalstown · 17 km
- Places near Jordanstown · 17 km
- Places near Greenisland · 18 km
- Places near Newtownabbey · 19 km
- Places near Crumlin · 21 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Doagh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Doagh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.