Athgarvan, IrelandSaint Mary's ChurchPollardstown Fen Nature ReserveIrish National Stud and Japanese GardensJigginstown HouseLemonstown MotteSt John's Church (C of I)
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Athgarvan

Athgarvan is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 1,016 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit: 49 forts & heritage, 37 churches and 35 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Saint Mary's Church, Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve and Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens.

53.1523° N, 6.7817° WPop. 1,016

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km165
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Mary's Church, church near Athgarvan
Must-see

Saint Mary's Church

Church · 3 km

Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve, nature spot near Athgarvan
Must-see

Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve

Nature spot · 8 km

Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, garden near Athgarvan
Must-see

Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens

Garden · 10 km

Places near Athgarvan by type

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One day from Athgarvan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:41 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Athgarvan
  2. Kildare Round Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pollardstown Fen Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Jigginstown Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. St John's Church (C of I)church · 30 min
  6. Lemonstown Motteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Athgarvan
Today’s loopAthgarvanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Athgarvan?

Saint Mary's Church (church, about 3 km), Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens (garden, about 10 km), Kildare Round Tower (heritage site, about 11 km), White Abbey (church, about 11 km), Jigginstown House (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

165 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 14 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Athgarvan?

Kildare Round Tower, about 11 km by road; Jigginstown House (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Athgarvan?

Saint Mary's Church, about 3 km by road; White Abbey (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Athgarvan?

Start in Athgarvan, visit Kildare Round Tower, then Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve, then Jigginstown House, then St John's Church (C of I), then Lemonstown Motte, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.