Day 1 — Begin with Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, then continue to St Mel’s Cathedral and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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County guide
Longford
A gentle lakeland county with ancient trackways, woodland walks and riverside heritage.
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.
- 01Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- 02St Mel’s Cathedral
- 03Center Parcs Longford Forest
- 04Lough Ree
- 05Royal Canal Greenway
- 06Ardagh Heritage Village
- 07Granard Motte
- 08Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre
- 09Newcastle Woods
- 10Derrycassin Woods
- 11Abbeyshrule
- 12Clondra Harbour
- 13Ballinamuck Visitor Centre
- 14Lough Gowna
- 15Inchcleraun Island
- 16Ledwithstown House
- 17Maria Edgeworth Centre
- 18Longford County Museum
- 19Cairn Hill
- 20Edenmore Bog Walk
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
Day 2 — Visit Center Parcs Longford Forest before an afternoon at Lough Ree.
Day 3 — Combine Royal Canal Greenway with Ardagh Heritage Village, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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