Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Oldcastle

Oldcastle is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,384 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 2 parks and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs (5 km), Lough Ramor (9 km) and Lough Bane (11 km).

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Oldcastle, Ireland
Oldcastle, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oldcastle at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,384
Coordinates
53.7665° N, 7.1628° W
Places within 50 km
52 (52 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 Oldcastle

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

113 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oldcastle. The closest is Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oldcastle

65 churches within 100 km of Oldcastle. The closest is Saint Columcille's House (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Oldcastle

30 parks within 100 km of Oldcastle. The closest is Town Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Town Park · park · Leinster · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Porchfield · park · Leinster · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Crom Estate · park · Northern Ireland · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Emerald Park · park · Leinster · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Corkagh Park · park · Leinster · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Dublin Zoo · park · Leinster · ~91 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oldcastle

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oldcastle. The closest is Lough Ramor (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oldcastle

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oldcastle. The closest is Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Oldcastle

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Oldcastle. The closest is Turgesius Island (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Oldcastle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oldcastle
  2. 15 km Lough Sheelin · lake, Leinster
  3. 19 km Ben of Fore · viewpoint, Leinster
  4. 3 km Lough Bane · lake, Leinster
  5. 9 km Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 10 km Lough Ramor · lake, Ulster
  7. 9 km Back to Oldcastle

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From travellers near Oldcastle

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How to reach Oldcastle

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oldcastle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage30113Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs (5 km)
    Churches665Saint Columcille's House (24 km)
    Other attractions332Fore Abbey (13 km)
    Parks230Town Park (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs819Lough Ramor (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Turgesius Island (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Ben of Fore (12 km)
    Museums05Strokestown Poor Law Union (77 km)
    Beaches & coast03Dundalk Bay (77 km)
    Treks02Táin Way (84 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (94 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (94 km)
    Caves01Pollnagollum Cave (95 km)

    Oldcastle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oldcastle?

    Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs (heritage site, about 5 km), Lough Ramor (lake, about 9 km), Lough Bane (lake, about 11 km), Ben of Fore (viewpoint, about 12 km), Fore Abbey (attraction, about 13 km), Lough Sheelin (lake, about 15 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 3 other attractions, 2 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oldcastle?

    Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs, about 5 km by road; Tullynally Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oldcastle?

    Saint Columcille's House, about 24 km by road; Cruicetown Church (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Oldcastle?

    Town Park, about 37 km by road; Porchfield (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oldcastle?

    Start in Oldcastle, visit Lough Sheelin, then Ben of Fore, then Lough Bane, then Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs, then Lough Ramor, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oldcastle?

    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 Oldcastle

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