Notable viewpoint · Connacht, Ireland
Benbo
Benbo is a viewpoint in Connacht, Ireland.
Benbo: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Benbo
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Benbo — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 54.28811, -8.22983. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Benbo
- Parke's Castle · fort · Connacht · ~9 km · Must-see
- Creevelea Abbey · fort · Connacht · ~10 km · Must-see
- Belhavel Lough · lake · Connacht · ~12 km · Must-see
- Gortlownan Motte · fort · Connacht · ~13 km · Must-see
- Lough Gill · lake · Connacht · ~13 km · Must-see
- Church Island · river spot · Connacht · ~14 km · Must-see
- Glencar Lough · lake · Connacht · ~14 km · Must-see
- Truskmore SE Cairn · viewpoint · Connacht · ~16 km · Must-see
- Cashelore · fort · Connacht · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tievebaun · viewpoint · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
- Carns Cairn · fort · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
- Sligo Abbey · fort · Connacht · ~20 km · Must-see
- St John the Baptist Cathedral · church · Connacht · ~20 km · Must-see
- Aghaderrard Court Tomb · fort · Connacht · ~20 km · Must-see
- Saint Columba's Church · church · Connacht · ~22 km · Must-see
- Drumcliff Round Tower · church · Connacht · ~22 km · Must-see
- Benbulbin · viewpoint · Connacht · ~22 km · Must-see
- Seltannasaggart · viewpoint · Connacht · ~23 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Benbo
- Truskmore SE Cairn · viewpoint · Connacht · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tievebaun · viewpoint · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
- Benbulbin · viewpoint · Connacht · ~22 km · Must-see
- Seltannasaggart · viewpoint · Connacht · ~23 km · Must-see
- Knocknarea · viewpoint · Connacht · ~28 km · Must-see
- Sliabh an Iarainn · viewpoint · Connacht · ~34 km · Must-see
- Knocknashee · viewpoint · Connacht · ~43 km · Must-see
- Knockalongy · viewpoint · Connacht · ~45 km · Must-see
- Slieve Rushen · viewpoint · Ulster · ~51 km · Must-see
- Slieve League · viewpoint · Ulster · ~64 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Benbo yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Benbo?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Benbo?
Nearby: Parke's Castle (fort, 9 km), Creevelea Abbey (fort, 10 km), Belhavel Lough (lake, 12 km), Gortlownan Motte (fort, 13 km), Lough Gill (lake, 13 km), Church Island (river spot, 14 km).
Is Benbo worth visiting?
Benbo is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ireland on Spotwander.