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Longford

A gentle lakeland county with ancient trackways, woodland walks and riverside heritage.

Corlea Trackway
ExploreLongford Town
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks

Plan your visit

Why visit Longford?

A gentle lakeland county with ancient trackways, woodland walks and riverside heritage.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

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

  1. 01Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
  2. 02St Mel’s Cathedral
  3. 03Center Parcs Longford Forest
  4. 04Lough Ree
  5. 05Royal Canal Greenway
  6. 06Ardagh Heritage Village
  7. 07Granard Motte
  8. 08Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre
  9. 09Newcastle Woods
  10. 10Derrycassin Woods
  11. 11Abbeyshrule
  12. 12Clondra Harbour
  13. 13Ballinamuck Visitor Centre
  14. 14Lough Gowna
  15. 15Inchcleraun Island
  16. 16Ledwithstown House
  17. 17Maria Edgeworth Centre
  18. 18Longford County Museum
  19. 19Cairn Hill
  20. 20Edenmore Bog Walk

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

3 days

Suggested county driving route

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1

Day 1 — Begin with Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, then continue to St Mel’s Cathedral and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.

2

Day 2 — Visit Center Parcs Longford Forest before an afternoon at Lough Ree.

3

Day 3 — Combine Royal Canal Greenway with Ardagh Heritage Village, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.

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Experiences for your Longford trip.

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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
Industrial heritage

Out-of-county option · 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

View details & availability Explore the Westmeath guide

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