With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Ballymote, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Eagles Flying, Sligo Folk Park and Ballymote Castle. Boyle is another popular destination. It’s 25 miles away and home to a variety of interesting things to see and do. Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle Abbey and King House are just the start.