Granard, IrelandLough GownaSonnagh FortAghaward FortLough SheelinTullynally CastleMortimer's Castle
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Granard

Granard is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 1,021 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 14 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 churches. The must-see places are Lough Gowna, Sonnagh Fort and Aghaward Fort.

53.7793° N, 7.4943° WPop. 1,021

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see193
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lough Gowna, lake near Granard
Must-see

Lough Gowna

Lake · 11 km

Must-see

Sonnagh Fort

Fort · 11 km

Must-see

Aghaward Fort

Fort · 13 km

Places near Granard by type

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One day from Granard

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

79 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 Granard
  2. Tullynally Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lough Sheelinlake · 45 min
  4. Lough Gownalake · 45 min
  5. Sonnagh Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Aghaward Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Granard
Today’s loopGranardStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Granard?

Lough Gowna (lake, about 11 km), Sonnagh Fort (fort, about 11 km), Aghaward Fort (fort, about 13 km), Lough Sheelin (lake, about 14 km), Tullynally Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Mortimer's Castle (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

40 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 2 other attractions, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to Granard?

Sonnagh Fort, about 11 km by road; Aghaward Fort (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Granard?

Lough Gowna, about 11 km by road; Lough Sheelin (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Granard?

Start in Granard, visit Tullynally Castle, then Lough Sheelin, then Lough Gowna, then Sonnagh Fort, then Aghaward Fort, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.