Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Larne

Larne is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 18,421 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 12 museums and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Olderfleet Castle (2 km), Chaine Tower Lighthouse (2 km) and Carnfunnock Country Park (6 km).

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

Larne at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 18,421
Coordinates
54.8500° N, 5.8167° W
Places within 50 km
92 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Larne

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

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Larne. The closest is Fit Factory (1 km); the best-known is Olderfleet Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Larne

19 churches within 100 km of Larne. The closest is First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Larne

18 museums within 100 km of Larne. The closest is Larne Museum & Art Centre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Larne

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Larne. The closest is Chaine Tower Lighthouse (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Larne

16 parks within 100 km of Larne. The closest is Carnfunnock Country Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Larne

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Larne. The closest is Ballygalley Head (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ballygalley Head · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~7 km
  • Scawt Hill · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
  • Slievetrue · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~18 km
  • Tievebulliagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Slemish · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~23 km
  • Mullaghmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~83 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Larne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Larne
  2. 2 km Olderfleet Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  3. 2 km Chaine Tower Lighthouse · beach, Northern Ireland
  4. 12 km Maidens Lighthouse · beach, Northern Ireland
  5. 11 km Ballygally Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 2 km Carnfunnock Country Park · park, Northern Ireland
  7. 6 km Back to Larne

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From travellers near Larne

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How to reach Larne

    All places near Larne by distance

    Within 15 km of Larne

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Larne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3497Fit Factory (1 km)
    Churches1019First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church (18 km)
    Museums1218Larne Museum & Art Centre (1 km)
    Beaches & coast616Chaine Tower Lighthouse (2 km)
    Parks916Carnfunnock Country Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Ballygalley Head (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Waterloo Bay (1 km)
    Caves66Pigeon Cave (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Lough Beg (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Swan Island (4 km)
    Other attractions04Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse (64 km)
    Treks04Mull of Galloway Trail (71 km)
    Waterfalls22Glenoe Waterfall (7 km)

    Larne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Larne?

    Olderfleet Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Chaine Tower Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), Carnfunnock Country Park (park, about 6 km), Ballygally Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Maidens Lighthouse (beach, about 13 km), Blackhead Co. Antrim Lighthouse (beach, about 15 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 12 museums, 6 beaches & coast, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Larne?

    Fit Factory, about 1 km by road; Olderfleet Castle (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Larne?

    First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church, about 18 km by road; St Patrick's Church (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Larne?

    Larne Museum & Art Centre, about 1 km by road; Whitehead Railway Museum (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Larne?

    Start in Larne, visit Olderfleet Castle, then Chaine Tower Lighthouse, then Maidens Lighthouse, then Ballygally Castle, then Carnfunnock Country Park, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Larne?

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

    Towns near Larne

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