Ballygar, an attractive little town, on the N63, is situated by the River Suck, which forms the county boundary with County Roscommon, and thus is an ideal base for the angler. Its long street and square are kept neat and tidy, and it is not surprising that the town has won a number of Bord Failte Tidy Town awards. Just 1.5km north of the town, lies Aghrane Woods with lay-by, picnic sites and forest walks.