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Derry City Walls
The only completely intact walled city in Ireland, a 1.5km 17th-century rampart circling historic Derry.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Strabane
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe
About Strabane
Strabane is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sion Mills, 41km from Glenveagh National Park.
Strabane is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sion Mills, about 4 km away.
Strabane (; from Irish An Srath Bán, meaning 'the white river-holm') is a town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Strabane had a population of 13,507 at the 2021 census. It lies on the east bank of the River Foyle. It is roughly midway from Omagh, Derry and Letterkenny. The River Foyle marks the border betweenRead more
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. On the other side of the river (across Lifford Bridge) is the smaller town of Lifford, which is the county town of Donegal. The River Mourne flows through the centre of the town and meets the Finn to form the Foyle River. A large hill named Knockavoe, which marks the beginning of the Sperrin Mountains, forms the backdrop to the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Strabane?
Within an hour or so of Strabane: Derry City Walls (21 km), Glenveagh National Park (41 km), Mamore Gap (46 km), Poisoned Glen (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Strabane?
The nearest famous roads are Mamore Gap, Glengesh Pass and Gleniff Horseshoe.
Where is Strabane?
Strabane is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Sion Mills.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,198
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 54.8237, -7.4692
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Strabane
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Glenveagh National Park
A remote wilderness of mountains, lakes and a fairytale castle in the heart of the Donegal highlands.
41 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Mamore Gap
Steep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Poisoned Glen
A steep-sided glen below Errigal at Dunlewey, entered past a roofless Victorian church.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mount Errigal
Donegal's highest peak, a pale quartzite cone above the R251 in the Derryveagh Mountains, climbed in about three hours return.
47 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Binevenagh
A basalt escarpment above Limavady with a small lake on top, used as the Dothraki grasslands in Game of Thrones.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Fanad Head Lighthouse
One of the world's most photographed lighthouses, perched on a rugged Donegal headland between Atlantic and lough.
51 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gortmore Viewpoint (Manannán Mac Lir)
A viewpoint on Binevenagh above the Bishop's Road with a sculpture of the sea god Manannán Mac Lir looking out to Donegal.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Strabane
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 46 kmMamore GapSteep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.
- 46 kmPoisoned GlenA steep-sided glen below Errigal at Dunlewey, entered past a roofless Victorian church.
- 47 kmMount ErrigalDonegal's highest peak, a pale quartzite cone above the R251 in the Derryveagh Mountains, climbed in about three hours return.
- 48 kmBinevenaghA basalt escarpment above Limavady with a small lake on top, used as the Dothraki grasslands in Game of Thrones.
- 52 kmGortmore Viewpoint (Manannán Mac Lir)A viewpoint on Binevenagh above the Bishop's Road with a sculpture of the sea god Manannán Mac Lir looking out to Donegal.
- 56 kmHorn HeadA quartzite headland north of Dunfanaghy circled by a narrow loop road, with 180m sea cliffs and nesting seabirds.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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