Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Moate

Moate is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 2,731 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Moydrum Castle (13 km), Dunnamona Motte (16 km) and Killinure Lough (18 km).

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Moate, Ireland
Moate, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moate at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 2,731
Coordinates
53.3939° N, 7.7172° W
Places within 50 km
45 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Moate

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

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moate. The closest is Moydrum Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Moate

31 churches within 100 km of Moate. The closest is Parish Church Of Saint Mary (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moate

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moate. The closest is Killinure Lough (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moate

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moate. The closest is Wolftrap Mountain (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moate

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moate. The closest is Carberry Island (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Moate

4 parks within 100 km of Moate. The closest is Town Park (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Moate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moate
  2. 13 km Moydrum Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 6 km Parish Church Of Saint Mary · church, Leinster
  4. 1 km Ira Memorial · monument, Leinster
  5. 6 km Killinure Lough · lake, Leinster
  6. 11 km Dunnamona Motte · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 16 km Back to Moate

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How to reach Moate

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage19105Moydrum Castle (13 km)
    Churches531Parish Church Of Saint Mary (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs524Killinure Lough (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Wolftrap Mountain (42 km)
    Other attractions112Saint Cuan's Well (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Carberry Island (22 km)
    Parks14Town Park (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (39 km)
    Museums13Athlone Castle (19 km)
    Treks12The Offaly Way (26 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (100 km)

    Moate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moate?

    Moydrum Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Dunnamona Motte (heritage site, about 16 km), Killinure Lough (lake, about 18 km), Parish Church Of Saint Mary (church, about 19 km), Ira Memorial (monument, about 19 km), Athlone Castle (museum, about 19 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moate?

    Moydrum Castle, about 13 km by road; Dunnamona Motte (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moate?

    Parish Church Of Saint Mary, about 19 km by road; Saint Peter and Paul Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moate?

    Killinure Lough, about 18 km by road; Lough Ree (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moate?

    Start in Moate, visit Moydrum Castle, then Parish Church Of Saint Mary, then Ira Memorial, then Killinure Lough, then Dunnamona Motte, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moate?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Moate

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