Ulster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Monaghan

Monaghan is a town in Ulster district, Ireland, home to about 5,937 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Rossmore Mausoleum (5 km), Creevekeeran Castle (14 km) and Abbey Ruins (24 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Monaghan on the map

Monaghan, Ireland
Monaghan, Ulster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Monaghan at a glance

Location
Ulster district, Ireland
Population
about 5,937
Coordinates
54.2500° N, 6.9667° W
Places within 50 km
27 (27 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Monaghan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Monaghan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Monaghan

Things to see near Monaghan, by type

Forts & heritage near Monaghan

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monaghan. The closest is Rossmore Mausoleum (5 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Ireland →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Monaghan

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Monaghan. The closest is Ballysaggart Lough (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Northern Ireland →

Churches near Monaghan

16 churches within 100 km of Monaghan. The closest is St. Peter's Church (32 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Ireland →

Parks near Monaghan

14 parks within 100 km of Monaghan. The closest is The Mall (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Ireland →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Monaghan

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monaghan. The closest is Slieve Rushen (56 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Slieve Rushen · viewpoint · Ulster · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Foye · viewpoint · Leinster · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Meelbeg · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Ben Crom · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Ben of Fore · viewpoint · Leinster · ~81 km · Must-see

All hill stations & viewpoints in Ireland →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Monaghan

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Monaghan. The closest is Ring of Gullion AONB (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Ireland →

A one-day trip from Monaghan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monaghan
  2. 5 km Rossmore Mausoleum · tomb, Ulster
  3. 20 km Abbey Ruins · heritage site, Ulster
  4. 19 km Errigal Ringfort · heritage site, Ulster
  5. 31 km Blaney Castle · heritage site, Ulster
  6. 23 km Creevekeeran Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  7. 14 km Back to Monaghan

Plan a longer trip from Monaghan — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Monaghan

No traveller has reported from around Monaghan yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Monaghan

    All places near Monaghan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monaghan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1284Rossmore Mausoleum (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs219Ballysaggart Lough (37 km)
    Churches516St. Peter's Church (32 km)
    Parks414The Mall (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints012Slieve Rushen (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Ring of Gullion AONB (47 km)
    Other attractions19Drumlane Abbey (49 km)
    Museums16Armagh County Museum (29 km)
    Treks13Peatlands Walk (45 km)
    Beaches & coast03Dundalk Bay (69 km)
    Caves01Pollnagollum Cave (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Turgesius Island (85 km)

    Monaghan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monaghan?

    Rossmore Mausoleum (tomb, about 5 km), Creevekeeran Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Abbey Ruins (heritage site, about 24 km), Blaney Castle (heritage site, about 27 km), Errigal Ringfort (heritage site, about 28 km), The Mall (park, about 29 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 4 parks, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Monaghan?

    Rossmore Mausoleum, about 5 km by road; Creevekeeran Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Monaghan?

    Ballysaggart Lough, about 37 km by road; Skeagh Lough Upper (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Monaghan?

    St. Peter's Church, about 32 km by road; Saint Aidan's Church (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monaghan?

    Start in Monaghan, visit Rossmore Mausoleum, then Abbey Ruins, then Errigal Ringfort, then Blaney Castle, then Creevekeeran Castle, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monaghan?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Monaghan

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