Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Arklow

Arklow is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 11,761 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 1 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Arklow Marina (1 km), The Howard Mausoleum (3 km) and Croghan Kinsella (15 km).

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

Arklow at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 11,761
Coordinates
52.7944° N, 6.1496° W
Places within 50 km
57 (57 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Arklow

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

More places near Arklow

  • Corrigasleggaun · viewpoint · Leinster · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Slieveboy · viewpoint · Leinster · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Lybagh · viewpoint · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Wicklow Way · trek · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Lugnaquilla · viewpoint · Leinster · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Slievemaan · viewpoint · Leinster · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Benleagh · viewpoint · Leinster · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Vartry Reservoir Lower · lake · Leinster · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Camaderry · viewpoint · Leinster · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Scarr · viewpoint · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Tomaneena · viewpoint · Leinster · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Aghowle Church · fort · Leinster · ~40 km · Must-see

Things to see near Arklow, by type

Forts & heritage near Arklow

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arklow. The closest is The Howard Mausoleum (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arklow

71 churches within 100 km of Arklow. The closest is Glendalough Cathedral (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arklow

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arklow. The closest is Arklow Marina (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Arklow

30 parks within 100 km of Arklow. The closest is Clara Lara Funpark (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arklow

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arklow. The closest is Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Arklow

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Arklow. The closest is Wexford Harbour (68 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Arklow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arklow
  2. 1 km Arklow Marina · viewpoint, Leinster
  3. 3 km The Howard Mausoleum · tomb, Leinster
  4. 21 km Vale of Clara Nature Reserve · nature spot, Leinster
  5. 24 km Croghan Kinsella · viewpoint, Leinster
  6. 7 km Annagh Hill · hill, Leinster
  7. 19 km Back to Arklow

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From travellers near Arklow

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How to reach Arklow

    All places near Arklow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arklow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1380The Howard Mausoleum (3 km)
    Churches171Glendalough Cathedral (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3351Arklow Marina (1 km)
    Parks130Clara Lara Funpark (27 km)
    Other attractions023Clondalkin Round Tower (76 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (24 km)
    Beaches & coast09Wexford Harbour (68 km)
    Treks14Wicklow Way (35 km)
    Waterfalls23Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Vartry Reservoir Lower (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Dalkey Island (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (72 km)
    Museums02Museum of Literature Ireland (76 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (77 km)

    Arklow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arklow?

    Arklow Marina (viewpoint, about 1 km), The Howard Mausoleum (tomb, about 3 km), Croghan Kinsella (viewpoint, about 15 km), Annagh Hill (hill, about 19 km), Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 24 km), Carrick Mountain (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 1 church, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arklow?

    The Howard Mausoleum, about 3 km by road; Aghowle Church (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arklow?

    Glendalough Cathedral, about 34 km by road; Church Mountain (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arklow?

    Arklow Marina, about 1 km by road; Croghan Kinsella (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arklow?

    Start in Arklow, visit Arklow Marina, then The Howard Mausoleum, then Vale of Clara Nature Reserve, then Croghan Kinsella, then Annagh Hill, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arklow?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Arklow

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