Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore Abbey lies 12 km northeast of Clifden. A short trip away is Connemara National Park, 3.9 km off, the first of 9 within 15 km. There are Wikipedia articles on it in 18 languages.
Abbey or priory near Clifden
One of the best-known places to visit in Ireland
#30 of the 1,783 museums, castles, gardens and other attractions we list, by how widely it is covered. About ↓
Near Clifden
Kylemore Abbey is 12 km northeast of Clifden. Towns near it ↓
Written from Fáilte Ireland’s open data, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and the CSO’s 2022 town outlines, with Met Éireann’s 1991–2020 averages.
The best months to visit
For warmth in Clifden, choose July and August (18°C).
Kylemore Abbey
Abbey in Galway, Ireland.
- Type
- Abbey or priory
- Wikipedias
- Covered in 18 languages
- Town
- 12 km northeast of Clifden
- Official site
- kylemoreabbey.com/kylemore-abbey
Getting in
- EntryA fee is charged
Kylemore Abbey at a glance
The numbers show what else is near Kylemore Abbey, in the order listed below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · CSO 2022 outline
Which town is nearest
Every town below has its own grades, prices and places to visit.
Clifden
Roundstone
Compare the 2 towns
| Town | Where Kylemore Abbey is | People | Places to visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifden | 12 km southwest of it | 1,259 | 4 |
| Roundstone | 18 km south of it | 231 | 1 |
Other places close by
A visit can add 2 museums, 2 visitor farms and a national park, from 9 places within 15 km.
National park · National Parks and Wildlife ServiceConnemara National Park3.9 km away2MuseumMuseumConnemara Heritage and History Centre9.3 km away3Visitor farmVisitor farmKillary Sheep Farm7.4 km away4Visitor farmVisitor farmThe Lost Valley9.9 km away5CastleCastleClifden Castle14 km away6AttractionAttractionThe Sheep And Wool Heritage Centre14 km away7MuseumMuseumStation House Museum12 km away8Art galleryArt galleryThe Whitehorn Gallery12 km awayWithin 15 km, close and well known first. Numbers match the map.
Kylemore Abbey, answered
Where is Kylemore Abbey?
Kylemore Abbey is 12 km northeast of Clifden, Galway.
What is Kylemore Abbey?
Abbey in Galway, Ireland.
How well known is Kylemore Abbey?
Kylemore Abbey has 18 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages: #30 of the 1,783 Irish places we list.
When is the best time to visit Kylemore Abbey?
July and August are the warmest months in Clifden, with afternoon highs of 18–18°C (Met Éireann 1991–2020 averages).
What else is there to see near Kylemore Abbey?
Within 15 km: Connemara National Park (3.9 km), Connemara Heritage and History Centre (9.3 km), Killary Sheep Farm (7.4 km) and The Lost Valley (9.9 km).
Sources: Fáilte Ireland open data (CC BY 4.0), © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0), CSO 2022 town outlines (CC BY 4.0), Met Éireann 1991–2020 averages (CC BY 4.0).
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (2)
- Kylemore Abbey: Textman at Dutch Wikipedia ( Original text: Textman ), CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Connemara National Park: Dr. Charles Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Contains Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, Census 2022, and Tailte Éireann boundaries (CSO Urban Areas, Small Areas, local electoral areas, constituencies), under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).