Oughterard, IrelandLough CorribLettercraffroe LoughInchagoillRoss LakeAshford CastleArdderry Lough
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Oughterard

Oughterard is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 1,333 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 24 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lough Corrib, Aughnanure Castle and Lettercraffroe Lough.

53.4167° N, 9.3333° WPop. 1,333

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see216
Notable3
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lough Corrib, lake near Oughterard
Must-see

Lough Corrib

Lake · 4 km

Aughnanure Castle, heritage site near Oughterard
Must-see

Aughnanure Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Must-see

Lettercraffroe Lough

Lake · 9 km

Places near Oughterard by type

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One day from Oughterard

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

67 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 Oughterard
  2. Lettercraffroe Loughlake · 45 min
  3. Ross Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Aughnanure Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ashford Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Inchagoillriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Oughterard
Today’s loopOughterardStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Oughterard?

Lough Corrib (lake, about 4 km), Aughnanure Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Lettercraffroe Lough (lake, about 9 km), Inchagoill (river spot, about 10 km), Ross Lake (lake, about 11 km), Ashford Castle (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

81 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Oughterard?

Aughnanure Castle, about 5 km by road; Ashford Castle (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Oughterard?

Lough Corrib, about 4 km by road; Lettercraffroe Lough (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Oughterard?

Start in Oughterard, visit Lettercraffroe Lough, then Ross Lake, then Aughnanure Castle, then Ashford Castle, then Inchagoill, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.