Places to visit near

Oranmore

Oranmore is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 4,799 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Oranmore Castle, Ardfry House and Merlin Park Castle.

53.2683° N, 8.9200° WPop. 4,799

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see235
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Oranmore

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

41 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 Oranmore
  2. Merlin Park Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Terryland Forest Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Mutton Island Lighthouseisland · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ardfry Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Drumacoo Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Oranmore
Today’s loopOranmoreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Oranmore?

Oranmore Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Ardfry House (heritage site, about 6 km), Merlin Park Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Mary Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Drumacoo Church (heritage site, about 10 km), Terryland Forest Park (park, about 11 km).

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

70 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 viewpoint, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Oranmore?

Oranmore Castle, about 1 km by road; Ardfry House (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Oranmore?

Ross Lake, about 29 km by road; Lough Rea (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Oranmore?

Start in Oranmore, visit Merlin Park Castle, then Terryland Forest Park, then Mutton Island Lighthouse, then Ardfry House, then Drumacoo Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.