Northern Ireland district, Ireland

Places to visit near Muff

Muff is a town in Northern Ireland district, Ireland, home to about 1,271 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lough Foyle (14 km), Grianan of Aileach (14 km) and Inch Castle (18 km).

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Muff, Ireland
Muff, Northern Ireland district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Muff at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Ireland
Population
about 1,271
Coordinates
55.0667° N, 7.2667° W
Places within 50 km
183 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Muff

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

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Muff. The closest is Culmore Yacht Club (3 km); the best-known is Grianan of Aileach (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Muff

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Muff. The closest is Eskaheen Mountain (6 km); the best-known is Slieve Snaght (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Muff

39 churches within 100 km of Muff. The closest is Saint Patrick's RC Chapel (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Muff

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Muff. The closest is Enagh Lough (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Muff

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Muff. The closest is Inch (18 km); the best-known is Glashedy Island (37 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Glashedy Island · river spot · Ulster · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Inch · river spot · Ulster · ~18 km
  • Island Roy · river spot · Ulster · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Inishtrahull · river spot · Ulster · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Inishdooey · river spot · Ulster · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Inishbofin · river spot · Ulster · ~74 km · Must-see

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Museums near Muff

10 museums within 100 km of Muff. The closest is Harbour Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Muff

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Muff
  2. 14 km Lough Foyle · beach, Northern Ireland
  3. 21 km Slieve Snaght · viewpoint, Ulster
  4. 14 km Neds Point Fort · fort, Ulster
  5. 13 km Inch Castle · heritage site, Ulster
  6. 6 km Grianan of Aileach · heritage site, Ulster
  7. 14 km Back to Muff

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How to reach Muff

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    Within 15 km of Muff

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Muff by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage75Culmore Yacht Club (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints63Eskaheen Mountain (6 km)
    Churches39Saint Patrick's RC Chapel (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Enagh Lough (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Inch (18 km)
    Museums10Harbour Museum (10 km)
    Beaches & coast7Lough Foyle (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6Roe Estuary Nature Reserve (23 km)
    Waterfalls5Ness Waterfall - Highest Waterfall In Northern Ireland (18 km)
    Other attractions5Donagh Cross (25 km)
    Parks4Oakfield Park (36 km)
    Treks3Roe Valley Country Park (26 km)
    Caves1The Seven Arches (34 km)

    Muff: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Muff?

    Lough Foyle (beach, about 14 km), Grianan of Aileach (heritage site, about 14 km), Inch Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Slieve Snaght (viewpoint, about 19 km), Neds Point Fort (fort, about 20 km), O'Doherty's Castle (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Muff?

    Culmore Yacht Club, about 3 km by road; Foyle College (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Muff?

    Eskaheen Mountain, about 6 km by road; Glackmore Hill (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Muff?

    Saint Patrick's RC Chapel, about 3 km by road; Saint Eugene's Cathedral (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Muff?

    Start in Muff, visit Lough Foyle, then Slieve Snaght, then Neds Point Fort, then Inch Castle, then Grianan of Aileach, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Muff?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Muff

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