Places to visit near

Roscommon

Roscommon is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 5,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 churches. The must-see places are Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, Roscommon Abbey and Dunamon Castle.

53.6333° N, 8.1833° WPop. 5,693

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see199
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Roscommon

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

87 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 Roscommon
  2. Dunamon Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Glinsk Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lough Funshinaghlake · 45 min
  5. Rindoonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Inchcleraunriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Roscommon
Today’s loopRoscommonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Roscommon?

Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon (church, about 1 km), Roscommon Abbey (heritage site, about 1 km), Dunamon Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Inchcleraun (river spot, about 16 km), Lough Funshinagh (lake, about 18 km), Rindoon (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 3 other attractions, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Roscommon?

Roscommon Abbey, about 1 km by road; Dunamon Castle (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Roscommon?

Lough Funshinagh, about 18 km by road; Lough Ree (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Roscommon?

Start in Roscommon, visit Dunamon Castle, then Glinsk Castle, then Lough Funshinagh, then Rindoon, then Inchcleraun, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.