Castlemap

NIR Northern Ireland

Castles near Derry

33 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Burt Castle, 11 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Hillsborough Castle — #556 of 7,738 worldwide — 100 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Carra Castle, founded c. 1325.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Northern Ireland (25), Ireland (8).

Within 25 km of Derry

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 13 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q163584.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Derry?

The Castlemap atlas maps 33 landmarks (13 castles · 2 fortresses · 7 palaces & châteaux · 11 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Derry, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Derry?

Burt Castle, a ruin 11 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Derry?

Hillsborough Castle, ranked #556 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 100 km south-east from Derry.

What is the oldest castle near Derry?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Carra Castle, founded c. 1325 — 85 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Belfast (101 km) · Drogheda (156 km) · Dublin (196 km) · Glasgow (218 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.