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Westmeath

Lakeside towns, ancient sites and greenways in the centre of Ireland.

Kilbeggan Distillery
ExploreAthlone and Mullingar
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks

Plan your visit

Why visit Westmeath?

Lakeside towns, ancient sites and greenways in the centre of Ireland.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01Athlone Castle
  2. 02Lough Ree
  3. 03Belvedere House, Gardens & Park
  4. 04Hill of Uisneach
  5. 05Royal Canal Greenway
  6. 06Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
  7. 07Sean’s Bar
  8. 08Mullingar Cathedral
  9. 09Fore Abbey
  10. 10Tullynally Castle Gardens
  11. 11Lough Ennell
  12. 12Lough Owel
  13. 13Glasson Village
  14. 14Old Rail Trail Greenway
  15. 15Moate Museum
  16. 16Kilbeggan Distillery
  17. 17Jonathan Swift Park
  18. 18Portlick Millennium Forest
  19. 19Mullaghmeen Forest
  20. 20Athlone Art & Heritage Trail

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

3 days

Suggested county driving route

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1

Day 1 — Begin with Athlone Castle, then continue to Lough Ree and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.

2

Day 2 — Visit Belvedere House, Gardens & Park before an afternoon at Hill of Uisneach.

3

Day 3 — Combine Royal Canal Greenway with Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.

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Stay and explore

Plan more of your time in Westmeath.

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Outdoor stays

Qualified places to stay

Camping in Westmeath →

Mullingar, County Westmeath

Lough Ennell Caravan Park

Camping · Caravan · Motorhome

Tudenham Shore, Carrickwood, Mullingar, County Westmeath
N91 P798
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Athlone, County Westmeath

Lough Ree East Caravan & Camping

Camping · Caravan · Motorhome

Ballykeeran, Athlone, County Westmeath
N37 TX45
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Stay in the county

Camping in Westmeath.

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Plan a memorable stop

Experiences for your Westmeath trip.

Start with experiences in Westmeath, then consider a clearly labelled outing further afield. Check the actual departure point: some tours start outside the county they visit.

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Industrial heritage

County Westmeath

Kilbeggan Distillery guided tour

Add a whiskey-making heritage stop to a Midlands journey. Check the tasting arrangements and nominate a driver if travelling by car.

Start / arrival pointKilbeggan Distillery, County Westmeath

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Estate heritage

Out-of-county option · Roscommon

Lough Key: Rockingham Remembered

Explore the estate's story on a self-guided visit. Check the tower, tunnels and access arrangements before choosing your ticket.

Start / arrival pointLough Key Forest Park, near Boyle

View details & availability Explore the Roscommon guide
Team challenge

Out-of-county option · Roscommon

Boda Borg at Lough Key

Tackle puzzles and physical challenges together. Check the team-size and age requirements; this is an active group experience.

Start / arrival pointLough Key Forest Park, near Boyle

View details & availability Explore the Roscommon guide

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