Places to Visit Near Ballina
Enjoy the seaside at Enniscrone or the natural views at Lough Talt as you explore Irish views & sites near Ballina!
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⇾ Sligo City and South Donegal
⇾ Westport and Achill
⇾ Ashford Castle, Connemara, and Kylemore Abbey
⇾ Galway City
Fance A Round of Golf? Try Out These Courses!
For the golfing fan, there is nowhere better than Enniscrone Golf Links! Located about 10km from Ballina, this golf course has the wow factor as it’s built on the extensive sand dunes of the famous Enniscrone Beach. This lends to some stunning views of the coastline, the perfect backdrop for your next round of golf.
If you’re looking to go a bit further afield, there are several golf courses within an hour’s drive of Ballina. These include the local Ballina golf course, the award-winning Rosses Point just outside of Sligo, and the stunning Crane Course in Belmullet.
Enjoy the Seaside at Enniscrone
This natural Holiday resort town is very accessible from Sligo and Mayo. While it is in the county of Sligo, it is so close to Ballina that they may as well be neighbours. With 5km of golden beach, it’s is an obvious magnet for swimmers and walkers alike and boasts sunsets equal to anywhere in the world. There is an abundance to do and visit here including:
⇾ Seaweed Baths
⇾ Aqua Centre
⇾ Surfing Opportunities with 2 Surf Schools
Join The North Mayo Odyssey
Journey with me and wind your way through the bounties of Enniscrone and the spectacular views of Lough Talt and the Ox Mountains!
Visit the Fr Petton Centre – A Spiritual Retreat
Located in Attymass and just a short distance outside Ballina, this spiritual retreat makes for a very interesting visit. Dedicated to the renowned Fr Peyton or ‘Rosary Priest’, it provides a peaceful atmosphere for tourists and pilgrims alike. Here, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Ox Mountains and relax as you learn more about the life and work of the impressive priest. If planning to visit, note that there is a modest entry fee but the visit will be well worth it.
Discover Breathtaking Views at the Windy Gap
Lough Talt and the Ox Mountains provides awe-inspiring views. These include a very special drive through a gap in the mountains on the way to the very beautiful Lake Talt. This drive is almost lunar-like and opens up to the lake. Depending on the time of day or season, you will witness as the lake transforms itself into different hues. These features, results of glacial erosion and deposition, are a must-see for any visitor.
