Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Athboy

Athboy is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 2,397 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 parks and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hill of Ward (2 km), Killua Castle (8 km) and Ballinlough Castle (9 km).

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

Athboy at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 2,397
Coordinates
53.6233° N, 6.9143° W
Places within 50 km
80 (80 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 Athboy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Athboy: 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 Athboy

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Athboy. The closest is Hill of Ward (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Athboy

74 churches within 100 km of Athboy. The closest is Saint Columcille's House (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Athboy

32 parks within 100 km of Athboy. The closest is Porchfield (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Athboy

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Athboy. The closest is Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Athboy

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Athboy. The closest is Lough Bane (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Athboy

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Athboy. The closest is Ben of Fore (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Athboy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Athboy
  2. 9 km Ballinlough Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 4 km Killua Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 10 km Hill of Ward · hill, Leinster
  5. 12 km The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 1 km Trim Castle Keep · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 14 km Back to Athboy

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How to reach Athboy

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Athboy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage51109Hill of Ward (2 km)
    Churches974Saint Columcille's House (15 km)
    Parks332Porchfield (15 km)
    Other attractions631Kells Round Tower (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Scragh Bog Nature Reserve (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Lough Bane (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Ben of Fore (26 km)
    Beaches & coast08Dundalk Bay (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Turgesius Island (26 km)
    Museums12The Steam Musem (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (65 km)
    Treks02Dublin Mountains Way (76 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (66 km)
    Waterfalls01Pollaphuca Waterfall (75 km)

    Athboy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Athboy?

    Hill of Ward (hill, about 2 km), Killua Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Ballinlough Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (heritage site, about 14 km), Trim Castle Keep (heritage site, about 14 km), Porchfield (park, about 15 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 parks, 6 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Athboy?

    Hill of Ward, about 2 km by road; Killua Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Athboy?

    Saint Columcille's House, about 15 km by road; Saint Mary's Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Athboy?

    Porchfield, about 15 km by road; Town Park (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Athboy?

    Start in Athboy, visit Ballinlough Castle, then Killua Castle, then Hill of Ward, then The Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project, then Trim Castle Keep, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Athboy?

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

    Towns near Athboy

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