Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Killyleagh

Killyleagh is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 2,591 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 10 parks. The must-see places are Killyleagh Castle (1 km), Audleystown Cairn (5 km) and Castle Ward (7 km).

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Killyleagh, Northern Ireland
Killyleagh, Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Killyleagh at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,591
Coordinates
54.4014° N, 5.6480° W
Places within 50 km
127 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Killyleagh

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

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Killyleagh. The closest is Killyleagh Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Killyleagh

24 churches within 100 km of Killyleagh. The closest is Saul Abbey (8 km); the best-known is Ardtole Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Killyleagh

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Killyleagh. The closest is Strangford Lough (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Killyleagh

15 parks within 100 km of Killyleagh. The closest is Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Killyleagh

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Killyleagh. The closest is Exploris Aquarium (8 km); the best-known is Castle Espie Wetland Centre (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Killyleagh

11 museums within 100 km of Killyleagh. The closest is Down County Museum (12 km); the best-known is Mount Stewart (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Killyleagh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Killyleagh
  2. 7 km Strangford Lough · beach, Northern Ireland
  3. 11 km Castle Ward · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 2 km Audleystown Cairn · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  5. 9 km Quoile Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 8 km Killyleagh Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 1 km Back to Killyleagh

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How to reach Killyleagh

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    Within 15 km of Killyleagh

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Killyleagh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage69112Killyleagh Castle (1 km)
    Churches1124Saul Abbey (8 km)
    Beaches & coast617Strangford Lough (7 km)
    Parks1015Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Exploris Aquarium (8 km)
    Museums711Down County Museum (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611Slieve Commedagh (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Lough Cowey (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Gores Island (4 km)
    Treks16Kearney Coastal Walk, Kearney (15 km)
    Other attractions35St. Anne's Well (1 km)
    Waterfalls01Quarry Falls (93 km)

    Killyleagh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Killyleagh?

    Killyleagh Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Audleystown Cairn (heritage site, about 5 km), Castle Ward (heritage site, about 7 km), Strangford Lough (beach, about 7 km), Quoile Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Portaferry Castle (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 10 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Killyleagh?

    Killyleagh Castle, about 1 km by road; Audleystown Cairn (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Killyleagh?

    Saul Abbey, about 8 km by road; St Patrick's (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Killyleagh?

    Strangford Lough, about 7 km by road; Angus Rock Lighthouse (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Killyleagh?

    Start in Killyleagh, visit Strangford Lough, then Castle Ward, then Audleystown Cairn, then Quoile Castle, then Killyleagh Castle, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Killyleagh?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Killyleagh

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