Places to visit near

Gort

Gort is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 2,644 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Gort Castle, Kiltartan Castle and Coole Park.

53.0664° N, 8.8167° WPop. 2,644

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km76
Must-see236
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gort

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

38 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 Gort
  2. Coole Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Thoor Ballyleeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lough Cutra Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fiddaun Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kilmacduagh Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gort
Today’s loopGortStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gort?

Gort Castle (church, about 1 km), Kiltartan Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Coole Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Lough Cutra Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Thoor Ballylee (heritage site, about 6 km), Kilmacduagh Monastery (monastery, about 6 km).

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

76 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Gort?

Kiltartan Castle, about 3 km by road; Lough Cutra Castle (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Gort?

Muckanagh Lough, about 15 km by road; Lough Graney (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gort?

Start in Gort, visit Coole Park, then Thoor Ballylee, then Lough Cutra Castle, then Fiddaun Castle, then Kilmacduagh Monastery, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.