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Things to see in Ballykelly (United Kingdom): 12 places and when to go
Ballykelly is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (5), History (2). The best known are Lough Foyle, Benbradagh and Binevenagh. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.0438, -7.014
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (5) · History (2) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 251 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ballykelly
The places in and around Ballykelly, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lough FoyleNature9.6 km
- BenbradaghMountain in the United Kingdom14 km
- BinevenaghMountain in Northern Ireland10 km
- Dungiven Castle19th century castle in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland15 km
- LoughermoreMountain in United Kingdom7.8 km
- DrenaghCountry house in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland5.9 km
- CraiggoreMountain in the United Kingdom13 km
- Keady Mountain337m high mountain in Northern Ireland10.0 km
- Ballykelly Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Ballykelly, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland2 m
- Green Lane MuseumMuseum in Limavady, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom5.2 km
- Limavady MuseumMuseum in Limavady, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom4.0 km
- O'Connor Craft BeerBrewery5.2 km
When to go to Ballykelly
The best time to visit Ballykelly is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:29
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:53
- JunBest time17:04
- JulBest time16:35
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:02
- DecPossible6:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ballykelly
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 251 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Derry16 places21 km
- Portrush17 places29 km
- Kilrea9 places31 km
- Lifford6 places38 km
- Randalstown13 places50 km
- Ballycastle13 places52 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ballykelly?
The best known: Lough Foyle, Benbradagh, Binevenagh, Dungiven Castle, Loughermore. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ballykelly?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55.
How do you get to Ballykelly?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 251 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ballykelly as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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