Edgeworthstown, IrelandAghaward FortTristernagh Abbey (ruins)Sonnagh FortCorlea TrackwayLough GownaLough Derravaragh
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Edgeworthstown

Edgeworthstown is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 1,744 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 churches. The must-see places are Aghaward Fort, Tristernagh Abbey (ruins) and Sonnagh Fort.

53.7000° N, 7.6167° WPop. 1,744

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km49
Must-see197
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Aghaward Fort

Fort · 13 km

Tristernagh Abbey (ruins), heritage site near Edgeworthstown
Must-see

Tristernagh Abbey (ruins)

Heritage site · 18 km

Must-see

Sonnagh Fort

Fort · 18 km

Places near Edgeworthstown by type

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One day from Edgeworthstown

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:36 pm

114 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Edgeworthstown
  2. Aghaward Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sonnagh Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lough Gownalake · 45 min
  5. Tristernagh Abbey (ruins)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Corlea Trackwayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Edgeworthstown
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Edgeworthstown?

Aghaward Fort (fort, about 13 km), Tristernagh Abbey (ruins) (heritage site, about 18 km), Sonnagh Fort (fort, about 18 km), Corlea Trackway (heritage site, about 23 km), Lough Gowna (lake, about 23 km), Lough Derravaragh (lake, about 23 km).

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

49 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 1 viewpoint, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest fort to Edgeworthstown?

Aghaward Fort, about 13 km by road; Tristernagh Abbey (ruins) (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Edgeworthstown?

Lough Gowna, about 23 km by road; Lough Derravaragh (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Edgeworthstown?

Start in Edgeworthstown, visit Aghaward Fort, then Sonnagh Fort, then Lough Gowna, then Tristernagh Abbey (ruins), then Corlea Trackway, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.