Leinster district, Ireland
Places to visit near Mullagh
Mullagh is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,137 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 1 parks and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lough Ramor (11 km), Robertstown Castle (12 km) and Cruicetown Church (13 km).

Mullagh at a glance
- Location
- Leinster district, Ireland
- Population
- about 1,137
- Coordinates
- 53.8131° N, 6.9514° W
- Places within 50 km
- 69 (69 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 Mullagh
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mullagh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lough RamorLakes & Dams · UlsterMust-see
- Robertstown CastleForts · LeinsterMust-see
- Cruicetown ChurchChurches · LeinsterMust-see
- Saint Columcille's HouseChurches · LeinsterMust-see
- Kells Round TowerOther · LeinsterMust-see
- Loughcrew Megalithic TombsForts · LeinsterMust-see
- Skeagh Lough UpperLakes & Dams · UlsterMust-see
- Killua CastleForts · LeinsterMust-see
- Loughbrackan FortForts · LeinsterMust-see
- Lough BaneLakes & Dams · LeinsterMust-see
- Ballinlough CastleForts · LeinsterMust-see
- Hill of WardForts · LeinsterMust-see
More places near Mullagh
- Ben of Fore · viewpoint · Leinster · ~28 km · Must-see
- Wedge Tomb von Lisnadarragh · fort · Ulster · ~28 km · Must-see
- Fore Abbey · attraction · Leinster · ~29 km · Must-see
- Navan Moat · fort · Leinster · ~30 km · Must-see
- Turgesius Island · river spot · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lough Sheelin · lake · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Church · church · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
- Smarmore Castle · fort · Leinster · ~32 km · Must-see
- Athlumney Castle · fort · Leinster · ~32 km · Must-see
- Dunmoe Castle · fort · Leinster · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ardmulchan Church · fort · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
- Carrickdexter Cross · fort · Leinster · ~34 km · Must-see
Things to see near Mullagh, by type
Forts & heritage near Mullagh
110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mullagh. The closest is Robertstown Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Robertstown Castle · fort · Leinster · ~12 km · Must-see
- Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs · fort · Leinster · ~16 km · Must-see
- Killua Castle · fort · Leinster · ~22 km · Must-see
- Loughbrackan Fort · fort · Leinster · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ballinlough Castle · fort · Leinster · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hill of Ward · fort · Leinster · ~27 km · Must-see
Churches near Mullagh
65 churches within 100 km of Mullagh. The closest is Cruicetown Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cruicetown Church · church · Leinster · ~13 km · Must-see
- Saint Columcille's House · church · Leinster · ~13 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Church · church · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
- St. Peter's Church · church · Ulster · ~36 km · Must-see
- Patrick Kavanagh Centre · church · Ulster · ~40 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim · church · Ulster · ~42 km · Must-see
Parks near Mullagh
34 parks within 100 km of Mullagh. The closest is Porchfield (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Porchfield · park · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
- Town Park · park · Leinster · ~51 km · Must-see
- Emerald Park · park · Leinster · ~55 km · Must-see
- Crom Estate · park · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Gosford Forest Park · park · Northern Ireland · ~77 km · Must-see
- The Mall · park · Northern Ireland · ~78 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mullagh
15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mullagh. The closest is Lough Ramor (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lough Ramor · lake · Ulster · ~11 km · Must-see
- Skeagh Lough Upper · lake · Ulster · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lough Bane · lake · Leinster · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lough Sheelin · lake · Leinster · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lough Derravaragh · lake · Leinster · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lough Gowna · lake · Leinster · ~48 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mullagh
9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mullagh. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Bend of the Boyne · sanctuary · Leinster · ~43 km · Must-see
- Scragh Bog Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Leinster · ~47 km · Must-see
- Ring of Gullion AONB · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Rogerstown Estuary SAC · sanctuary · ~79 km · Must-see
- Phoenix Park · sanctuary · Leinster · ~82 km · Must-see
- National Botanic Gardens · sanctuary · Leinster · ~83 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Mullagh
8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mullagh. The closest is Ben of Fore (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Ben of Fore · viewpoint · Leinster · ~28 km · Must-see
- Slieve Foye · viewpoint · Leinster · ~68 km · Must-see
- Slieve Rushen · viewpoint · Ulster · ~74 km · Must-see
- Knockiveagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~90 km · Must-see
- Slieve Binnian · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~92 km · Must-see
- Sliabh An Iarainn · viewpoint · Connacht · ~92 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Mullagh
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.
- Start in Mullagh
- 11 km Lough Ramor · lake, Ulster
- 10 km Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs · heritage site, Leinster
- 19 km Saint Columcille's House · church, Leinster
- 13 km Cruicetown Church · church, Leinster
- 1 km Robertstown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
- 12 km Back to Mullagh
Plan a longer trip from Mullagh — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Mullagh
No traveller has reported from around Mullagh 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.
How to reach Mullagh
All places near Mullagh by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Ardee Castle · fort · Leinster · ~34 km · Must-see
- Slane Castle · fort · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see
- Cannistown Church · fort · Leinster · ~36 km · Must-see
- Tullynally Castle · fort · Leinster · ~36 km · Must-see
- St. Peter's Church · church · Ulster · ~36 km · Must-see
- Errigal Ringfort · fort · Ulster · ~37 km · Must-see
- The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project · fort · Leinster · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bective Abbey · fort · Leinster · ~38 km · Must-see
- Trim Castle Keep · fort · Leinster · ~38 km · Must-see
- Realtogue Fort · fort · Leinster · ~38 km · Must-see
- St. Mochta's House · fort · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
- Porchfield · park · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
- Priory of St John the Baptist · fort · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mortimer's Castle · fort · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
- Patrick Kavanagh Centre · church · Ulster · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lough Derravaragh · lake · Leinster · ~41 km · Must-see
- Knowth · fort · Leinster · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim · church · Ulster · ~42 km · Must-see
- Raharney Ringfort · fort · Leinster · ~42 km · Must-see
- Newgrange · fort · Leinster · ~42 km · Must-see
- Darver Castle · fort · Leinster · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mansfieldstown Church · fort · Leinster · ~43 km · Must-see
- Bend of the Boyne · sanctuary · Leinster · ~43 km · Must-see
- Dowth · fort · Leinster · ~44 km · Must-see
- Danestown Fort · fort · Leinster · ~44 km · Must-see
- Muiredach's High Cross · attraction · Leinster · ~44 km · Must-see
- Rath Maeve · fort · Leinster · ~44 km · Must-see
- Skreen Castle · fort · Leinster · ~45 km · Must-see
- The Boyne Obelisk · fort · Leinster · ~46 km · Must-see
- Dangan Castle · fort · Leinster · ~46 km · Must-see
- Blaney Castle · fort · Ulster · ~46 km · Must-see
- Scragh Bog Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Leinster · ~47 km · Must-see
- Dunsany Castle · fort · Leinster · ~47 km · Must-see
- Saint Aidan's Church · church · Ulster · ~47 km · Must-see
- Gaulstown Barrow · fort · Leinster · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lough Gowna · lake · Leinster · ~48 km · Must-see
- Killeen Church · church · Leinster · ~48 km · Must-see
- St. Patrick's Church · fort · Leinster · ~49 km · Must-see
- St Mary's Abbey · fort · Leinster · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lough Owel · lake · Leinster · ~49 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Lough Oughter · lake · Ulster · ~51 km · Must-see
- Castletown Motte · fort · Leinster · ~51 km · Must-see
- Saint Peter's · church · Leinster · ~51 km · Must-see
- Town Park · park · Leinster · ~51 km · Must-see
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral · church · Leinster · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tristernagh Abbey (ruins) · fort · Leinster · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sonnagh Fort · fort · Leinster · ~53 km · Must-see
- St. Seachnall's Church · fort · Leinster · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rattin Castle · fort · Leinster · ~54 km · Must-see
- Calliaghstown Well · attraction · Leinster · ~55 km · Must-see
- Castle Saunderson · fort · Ulster · ~55 km · Must-see
- Drumlane Abbey · attraction · Ulster · ~55 km · Must-see
- Emerald Park · park · Leinster · ~55 km · Must-see
- Beaulieu House and Gardens · attraction · Leinster · ~55 km · Must-see
- Abbey Ruins · fort · Ulster · ~56 km · Must-see
- Dardistown Castle · fort · Leinster · ~56 km · Must-see
- Rossmore Mausoleum · fort · Ulster · ~57 km · Must-see
- Faughart Mount · fort · Leinster · ~57 km · Must-see
- Aghaward Fort · fort · Leinster · ~57 km · Must-see
- Larchil Arcadian Gardens · attraction · Leinster · ~57 km · Must-see
- Dundalk Bay · beach · ~58 km · Must-see
- Aghnaskeagh Cairns · fort · Leinster · ~60 km · Must-see
- Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb · fort · Leinster · ~60 km · Must-see
- Silverstream Priory · church · Leinster · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ring of Gullion AONB · sanctuary · Northern Ireland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Sarsfieldstown Cross · fort · Leinster · ~61 km · Must-see
- Grange Castle · fort · Leinster · ~62 km · Must-see
- Castlelost Castle · fort · Leinster · ~63 km · Must-see
- Carbury Castle · fort · Leinster · ~63 km · Must-see
- Crom Estate · park · Northern Ireland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Táin Way · trek · Leinster · ~66 km · Must-see
- Creevekeeran Castle · fort · Northern Ireland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Maynooth Castle · fort · Leinster · ~67 km · Must-see
- Slieve Foye · viewpoint · Leinster · ~68 km · Must-see
- Narrow Water Keep · attraction · Northern Ireland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Tyrrellspass Castle · fort · Leinster · ~69 km · Must-see
- Conolly's Folly · fort · Leinster · ~70 km · Must-see
- St David's Church · church · Leinster · ~70 km · Must-see
- Carlingford Castle · fort · Leinster · ~70 km · Must-see
- Rathcoffey Castle · fort · Leinster · ~71 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 45 | 110 | Robertstown Castle (12 km) |
| Churches | 9 | 65 | Cruicetown Church (13 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 34 | Porchfield (39 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 30 | Kells Round Tower (13 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 7 | 15 | Lough Ramor (11 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 9 | Bend of the Boyne (43 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 8 | Ben of Fore (28 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 8 | Dundalk Bay (58 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 7 | Turgesius Island (31 km) |
| Museums | 0 | 3 | The Steam Musem (75 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 2 | Dublin Mosque (87 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | Táin Way (66 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 1 | Temple Bar (86 km) |
Mullagh: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Mullagh?
Lough Ramor (lake, about 11 km), Robertstown Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Cruicetown Church (church, about 13 km), Saint Columcille's House (church, about 13 km), Kells Round Tower (attraction, about 13 km), Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs (heritage site, about 16 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mullagh?
69 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 1 park, 3 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest fort to Mullagh?
Robertstown Castle, about 12 km by road; Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Mullagh?
Cruicetown Church, about 13 km by road; Saint Columcille's House (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Mullagh?
Porchfield, about 39 km by road; Town Park (51 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Mullagh?
Start in Mullagh, visit Lough Ramor, then Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs, then Saint Columcille's House, then Cruicetown Church, then Robertstown Castle, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Mullagh?
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 Mullagh
- Places near Virginia · 11 km
- Places near Kells · 13 km
- Places near Bailieborough · 14 km
- Places near Kingscourt · 18 km
- Places near Oldcastle · 19 km
- Places near Ballyjamesduff · 22 km
- Places near Athboy · 27 km
- Places near Carrickmacross · 29 km
- Places near Navan · 31 km
- Places near Castlepollard · 34 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mullagh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mullagh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.