national park
Burren National Park
Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.
15 km · about 25 min drive
Connacht, Ireland · Europe
Gort works well as a base: 25 minutes from Loughrea, 15km from Burren National Park.
Gort is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 2,994, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gort sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gort to your route.
Gort (Irish: Gort Inse Guaire or An Gort) is a town of around 2,800 inhabitants in County Galway in the west of Ireland. Located near the border with County Clare, the town lies between the Burren and the Slieve Aughty and is served by the R458 and R460 regional roads, which connect to the M18 motorway.
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Gort is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0664 latitude, -8.8167 longitude.
Gort has a population of approximately 2,994 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.
15 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
18 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.
22 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Spectacular sea cliffs rising 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ireland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Dramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.
45 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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