Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Moira

Moira is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 4,098 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 12 parks and 10 museums. The must-see places are Kilwarlin Moravian Church (8 km), RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (12 km) and Hillsborough Castle (12 km).

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

Moira at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,098
Coordinates
54.4802° N, 6.2282° W
Places within 50 km
133 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Moira

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moira: 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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Things to see near Moira, by type

Forts & heritage near Moira

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moira. The closest is Claremont Fort (1 km); the best-known is Hillsborough Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Moira

28 churches within 100 km of Moira. The closest is Lurgan Elim Pentecostal Church (8 km); the best-known is Kilwarlin Moravian Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Moira

15 parks within 100 km of Moira. The closest is Wallace Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Moira

15 museums within 100 km of Moira. The closest is Brownlow House (8 km); the best-known is Ulster Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moira

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moira. The closest is RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moira

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moira. The closest is Knockiveagh (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Meelmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Commedagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Ben Crom · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Slievelamagan · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Binnian · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~51 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Moira

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moira
  2. 8 km Kilwarlin Moravian Church · church, Northern Ireland
  3. 4 km Hillsborough Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 8 km Wallace Park · park, Northern Ireland
  5. 21 km RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve · nature spot, Northern Ireland
  6. 11 km Oxford Island National Nature Reserve · island, Northern Ireland
  7. 12 km Back to Moira

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From travellers near Moira

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How to reach Moira

    All places near Moira by distance

    Within 15 km of Moira

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moira by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage66109Claremont Fort (1 km)
    Churches1728Lurgan Elim Pentecostal Church (8 km)
    Parks1215Wallace Park (16 km)
    Museums1015Brownlow House (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Knockiveagh (29 km)
    Beaches & coast29Helen's Tower (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lough Gullion (18 km)
    Treks14Peatlands Walk (30 km)
    Other attractions24Game of Thrones Studio Tour (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Ram's Island (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Stepping Stones (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Craigavon Mosque (12 km)

    Moira: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moira?

    Kilwarlin Moravian Church (church, about 8 km), RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Hillsborough Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Oxford Island National Nature Reserve (island, about 12 km), Wallace Park (park, about 16 km), Lough Gullion (lake, about 18 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 12 parks, 10 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moira?

    Claremont Fort, about 1 km by road; Boyle's Fort (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moira?

    Lurgan Elim Pentecostal Church, about 8 km by road; Kilwarlin Moravian Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Moira?

    Wallace Park, about 16 km by road; Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moira?

    Start in Moira, visit Kilwarlin Moravian Church, then Hillsborough Castle, then Wallace Park, then RSPB Portmore Lough Reserve, then Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moira?

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

    Towns near Moira

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