KnockiveaghBallyroney MoundLoughbrickland CrannógSlieve MeelbegLisnagadeTollymore Forest
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Rathfriland

Rathfriland is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 2,063 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 29 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 8 parks. The must-see places are Knockiveagh, Ballyroney Mound and Loughbrickland Crannóg.

54.2500° N, 6.1667° WPop. 2,063

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see183
Notable2
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Knockiveagh

Viewpoint · 4 km

Must-see

Ballyroney Mound

Heritage site · 6 km

Loughbrickland Crannóg, heritage site near Rathfriland
Must-see

Loughbrickland Crannóg

Heritage site · 13 km

Places near Rathfriland by type

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One day from Rathfriland

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

70 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 Rathfriland
  2. Knockiveaghviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Loughbrickland Crannógheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lisnagadeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ballyroney Moundheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Slieve Meelbegviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rathfriland
Today’s loopRathfrilandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rathfriland?

Knockiveagh (viewpoint, about 4 km), Ballyroney Mound (heritage site, about 6 km), Loughbrickland Crannóg (heritage site, about 13 km), Slieve Meelbeg (viewpoint, about 16 km), Lisnagade (heritage site, about 18 km), Tollymore Forest (park, about 18 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 8 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Rathfriland?

Ballyroney Mound, about 6 km by road; Diocese of Dromore (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Rathfriland?

Tandragee Presbyterian Church, about 24 km by road; Kilwarlin Moravian Church (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rathfriland?

Start in Rathfriland, visit Knockiveagh, then Loughbrickland Crannóg, then Lisnagade, then Ballyroney Mound, then Slieve Meelbeg, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.