Ulster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Raphoe

Raphoe is a town in Ulster district, Ireland, home to about 1,157 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches and 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Raphoe Parish (2 km), Oakfield Park (2 km) and Mongavlin Castle (12 km).

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Raphoe, Ireland
Raphoe, Ulster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Raphoe at a glance

Location
Ulster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,157
Coordinates
54.8747° N, 7.5983° W
Places within 50 km
160 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Raphoe

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

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raphoe. The closest is Raphoe Parish (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Raphoe

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raphoe. The closest is Mongorry Hill (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Raphoe

38 churches within 100 km of Raphoe. The closest is St Lugadius, Clonleigh Church of Ireland (11 km); the best-known is Conwal Parish Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Raphoe

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Raphoe. The closest is Port Lough (19 km); the best-known is Lough Fern (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Raphoe

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Raphoe. The closest is Deele (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Deele · river spot · Ulster · ~4 km
  • Island Roy · river spot · Ulster · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Inch · river spot · Ulster · ~28 km
  • Inishbofin · river spot · Ulster · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Inishdooey · river spot · Ulster · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Glashedy Island · river spot · Ulster · ~64 km · Must-see

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Museums near Raphoe

10 museums within 100 km of Raphoe. The closest is Donegal County Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Raphoe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raphoe
  2. 2 km Raphoe Parish · heritage site, Ulster
  3. 14 km Cathedral of St. Eunan · church, Ulster
  4. 1 km Conwal Parish Church · church, Ulster
  5. 24 km Mongavlin Castle · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  6. 11 km Oakfield Park · park, Ulster
  7. 2 km Back to Raphoe

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    Within 15 km of Raphoe

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    Places near Raphoe by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage58Raphoe Parish (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Mongorry Hill (3 km)
    Churches38St Lugadius, Clonleigh Church of Ireland (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs31Port Lough (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Deele (4 km)
    Museums10Donegal County Museum (16 km)
    Other attractions8Toberbride (13 km)
    Beaches & coast7Lough Foyle (51 km)
    Parks4Oakfield Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4Rathmullan Wood Nature Reserve (30 km)
    Waterfalls4Corbylin Waterfall (22 km)
    Treks3Banagher Glen - Forest Trail (54 km)
    Caves1Pollnagollum Cave (77 km)

    Raphoe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raphoe?

    Raphoe Parish (heritage site, about 2 km), Oakfield Park (park, about 2 km), Mongavlin Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Conwal Parish Church (church, about 15 km), Cathedral of St. Eunan (church, about 15 km), O'Doherty's Castle (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Raphoe?

    Raphoe Parish, about 2 km by road; Beltany Stone Circle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Raphoe?

    Mongorry Hill, about 3 km by road; Mullafin (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Raphoe?

    St Lugadius, Clonleigh Church of Ireland, about 11 km by road; Urney Christ Church (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raphoe?

    Start in Raphoe, visit Raphoe Parish, then Cathedral of St. Eunan, then Conwal Parish Church, then Mongavlin Castle, then Oakfield Park, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raphoe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Raphoe

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