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Newtownstewart

Newtownstewart is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 1,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 churches. The must-see places are Stewart Castle, Harry Avery's Castle and Sacred Heart.

54.7178° N, 7.3789° WPop. 1,465

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see135
Notable69
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Newtownstewart

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

106 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Newtownstewart
  2. Lough Catherinelake · 45 min
  3. Sacred Heartchurch · 30 min
  4. Mary Grayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Altinaghree Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mongavlin Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Newtownstewart
Today’s loopNewtownstewartStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newtownstewart?

Stewart Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Harry Avery's Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Sacred Heart (church, about 17 km), Mary Gray (viewpoint, about 4 km), Altinaghree Castle (heritage site, about 25 km), Lough Catherine (lake, about 5 km).

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

89 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 river spot.

Which is the nearest fort to Newtownstewart?

Stewart Castle, about 1 km by road; Harry Avery's Castle (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Newtownstewart?

Mary Gray, about 4 km by road; Curraghchosaly Mountain (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newtownstewart?

Start in Newtownstewart, visit Lough Catherine, then Sacred Heart, then Mary Gray, then Altinaghree Castle, then Mongavlin Castle, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.