Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Ashbourne

Ashbourne is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 11,355 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 31 parks and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Emerald Park (7 km), St David's Church (8 km) and St. Seachnall's Church (12 km).

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

Ashbourne at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 11,355
Coordinates
53.5116° N, 6.3982° W
Places within 50 km
243 (243 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 Ashbourne

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Forts & heritage near Ashbourne

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashbourne. The closest is St. Seachnall's Church (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ashbourne

74 churches within 100 km of Ashbourne. The closest is St David's Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ashbourne

31 parks within 100 km of Ashbourne. The closest is Emerald Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ashbourne

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashbourne. The closest is Ben of Howth (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ashbourne

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ashbourne. The closest is Rogerstown Estuary SAC (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ashbourne

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ashbourne. The closest is Dollymount Strand (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ashbourne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashbourne
  2. 14 km Dunsoughly Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 7 km St David's Church · church, Leinster
  4. 17 km Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb · tomb, Leinster
  5. 13 km Emerald Park · park, Leinster
  6. 8 km St. Seachnall's Church · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 12 km Back to Ashbourne

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How to reach Ashbourne

    All places near Ashbourne by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashbourne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7996St. Seachnall's Church (12 km)
    Churches6774St David's Church (8 km)
    Parks3131Emerald Park (7 km)
    Other attractions2728Dunsink Observatory (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1027Ben of Howth (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Rogerstown Estuary SAC (21 km)
    Beaches & coast89Dollymount Strand (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Shenick Island (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lough Tay (57 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (27 km)
    Waterfalls02Powerscourt Waterfall (53 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (26 km)
    Treks11Dublin Mountains Way (39 km)

    Ashbourne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashbourne?

    Emerald Park (park, about 7 km), St David's Church (church, about 8 km), St. Seachnall's Church (heritage site, about 12 km), Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb (tomb, about 13 km), Dunsoughly Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Athcarne Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 31 parks, 27 other attractions, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ashbourne?

    St. Seachnall's Church, about 12 km by road; Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ashbourne?

    St David's Church, about 8 km by road; Killeen Church (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ashbourne?

    Emerald Park, about 7 km by road; Albert College Park (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashbourne?

    Start in Ashbourne, visit Dunsoughly Castle, then St David's Church, then Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb, then Emerald Park, then St. Seachnall's Church, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashbourne?

    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 Ashbourne

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