Places to visit near

Loughrea

Loughrea is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 5,062 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lough Rea, Tonaroasty Deserted Village and Turoe Stone.

53.1969° N, 8.5669° WPop. 5,062

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see227
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Loughrea

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:56 pm

117 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 Loughrea
  2. Kilcornan Lost Villageheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Caher Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Thoor Ballyleeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Derrycrag Woodnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Pallas Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Loughrea
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Loughrea?

Lough Rea (lake, about 1 km), Tonaroasty Deserted Village (heritage site, about 2 km), Turoe Stone (attraction, about 8 km), Caher Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Derrybrien Bog Slide (attraction, about 16 km), Pallas Castle (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 churches, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to Loughrea?

Tonaroasty Deserted Village, about 2 km by road; Caher Castle (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Loughrea?

Lough Rea, about 1 km by road; Lough Graney (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Loughrea?

Start in Loughrea, visit Kilcornan Lost Village, then Caher Castle, then Thoor Ballylee, then Derrycrag Wood, then Pallas Castle, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.