Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Ardee

Ardee is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 4,008 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 parks and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ardee Castle (1 km), Smarmore Castle (7 km) and Mansfieldstown Church (9 km).

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Ardee, Ireland
Ardee, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ardee at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 4,008
Coordinates
53.8597° N, 6.5406° W
Places within 50 km
72 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ardee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ardee: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ardee

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ardee. The closest is Ardee Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ardee

68 churches within 100 km of Ardee. The closest is Patrick Kavanagh Centre (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ardee

37 parks within 100 km of Ardee. The closest is Emerald Park (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ardee

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ardee. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ardee

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ardee. The closest is Dundalk Bay (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ardee

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ardee. The closest is Slieve Foye (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Slieve Foye · viewpoint · Leinster · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Binnian · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Ben of Fore · viewpoint · Leinster · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Ben Crom · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Slieve Meelbeg · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Slievelamagan · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~63 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ardee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ardee
  2. 12 km Loughbrackan Fort · fort, Leinster
  3. 10 km Smarmore Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 6 km Ardee Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 10 km Mansfieldstown Church · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 5 km Darver Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 11 km Back to Ardee

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ardee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage47104Ardee Castle (1 km)
    Churches968Patrick Kavanagh Centre (20 km)
    Parks237Emerald Park (44 km)
    Other attractions530Muiredach's High Cross (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Bend of the Boyne (23 km)
    Beaches & coast310Dundalk Bay (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Slieve Foye (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Skeagh Lough Upper (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06Colt Island (53 km)
    Museums03Armagh County Museum (69 km)
    Treks12Táin Way (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Dublin Mosque (77 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (75 km)

    Ardee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ardee?

    Ardee Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Smarmore Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Mansfieldstown Church (heritage site, about 9 km), Darver Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Loughbrackan Fort (fort, about 12 km), St. Mochta's House (heritage site, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ardee?

    72 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 parks, 5 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ardee?

    Ardee Castle, about 1 km by road; Smarmore Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ardee?

    Patrick Kavanagh Centre, about 20 km by road; Cruicetown Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ardee?

    Emerald Park, about 44 km by road; Porchfield (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ardee?

    Start in Ardee, visit Loughbrackan Fort, then Smarmore Castle, then Ardee Castle, then Mansfieldstown Church, then Darver Castle, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ardee?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ardee

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ardee’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ardee on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.