Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Ferbane

Ferbane is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,165 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are The Offaly Way (13 km), Clonmacnoise (15 km) and Clonmacnoise Castle (16 km).

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Ferbane, Ireland
Ferbane, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ferbane at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,165
Coordinates
53.2694° N, 7.8269° W
Places within 50 km
51 (51 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ferbane

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

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ferbane. The closest is Clonmacnoise Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ferbane

30 churches within 100 km of Ferbane. The closest is Clonmacnoise (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ferbane

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ferbane. The closest is Killinure Lough (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ferbane

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ferbane. The closest is Wolftrap Mountain (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wolftrap Mountain · viewpoint · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Carroll's Hill · viewpoint · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Stillbrook Hill · viewpoint · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Barcam · viewpoint · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Arderin · viewpoint · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Castleconor · viewpoint · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ferbane

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ferbane. The closest is Carberry Island (28 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ferbane

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ferbane. The closest is Scohaboy Bog (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ferbane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ferbane
  2. 13 km The Offaly Way · trek, Leinster
  3. 15 km Ballycowan Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 33 km Moydrum Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 17 km Clonmacnoise · church, Leinster
  6. 1 km Clonmacnoise Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 16 km Back to Ferbane

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How to reach Ferbane

    All places near Ferbane by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ferbane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2498Clonmacnoise Castle (16 km)
    Churches530Clonmacnoise (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs318Killinure Lough (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1015Wolftrap Mountain (31 km)
    Other attractions313Saint Cuan's Well (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Carberry Island (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Scohaboy Bog (45 km)
    Parks04Town Park (54 km)
    Treks13The Offaly Way (13 km)
    Museums12Athlone Castle (23 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kilmacduagh Monastery (94 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mary Mosque (97 km)

    Ferbane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ferbane?

    The Offaly Way (trek, about 13 km), Clonmacnoise (church, about 15 km), Clonmacnoise Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Moydrum Castle (heritage site, about 22 km), Ballycowan Castle (heritage site, about 22 km), Parish Church Of Saint Mary (church, about 23 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ferbane?

    Clonmacnoise Castle, about 16 km by road; Moydrum Castle (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ferbane?

    Clonmacnoise, about 15 km by road; Parish Church Of Saint Mary (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ferbane?

    Killinure Lough, about 28 km by road; Lough Funshinagh (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ferbane?

    Start in Ferbane, visit The Offaly Way, then Ballycowan Castle, then Moydrum Castle, then Clonmacnoise, then Clonmacnoise Castle, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ferbane?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ferbane

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