Day 1 — Begin with Roscommon Castle, then continue to Lough Key Forest & Activity Park and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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Roscommon
Castle ruins, forest parks and broad lakes along the River Shannon.
Strokestown Park
ExploreRoscommon Town and Boyle
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Roscommon?
Castle ruins, forest parks and broad lakes along the River Shannon.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Roscommon Castle
- 02Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
- 03Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum
- 04Rathcroghan Royal Site
- 05Arigna Mining Experience
- 06Boyle Abbey
- 07King House Boyle
- 08Sliabh Bawn
- 09Lough Ree
- 10Portrunny Bay
- 11Elphin Windmill
- 12Castlecoote House
- 13Rindoon Medieval Settlement
- 14Dr Douglas Hyde Interpretive Centre
- 15Claypipe Visitor Centre
- 16Ballintubber Castle
- 17Mote Park
- 18Loughnaneane Park
- 19Shannon River Cruising
- 20Athleague Village
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2 — Visit Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum before an afternoon at Rathcroghan Royal Site.
Day 3 — Combine Arigna Mining Experience with Boyle Abbey, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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Estate heritage
County 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
Team challenge
County 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
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
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