Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Athy

Athy is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 12,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are White Castle (1 km), Rheban Castle (7 km) and Kilkea Castle (10 km).

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

Athy at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 12,855
Coordinates
52.9914° N, 6.9803° W
Places within 50 km
81 (81 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 Athy

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

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

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Churches near Athy

66 churches within 100 km of Athy. The closest is Sleaty Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Athy

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Athy. The closest is Keadeen Mountain (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Keadeen Mountain · viewpoint · Leinster · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Sugarloaf · viewpoint · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Lobawn · viewpoint · Leinster · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Slievemaan · viewpoint · Leinster · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Table Mountain · viewpoint · Leinster · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Camenabologue · viewpoint · Leinster · ~42 km · Must-see

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Parks near Athy

21 parks within 100 km of Athy. The closest is Jenkinstown Park (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Athy

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Athy. The closest is Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Athy

5 treks within 100 km of Athy. The closest is The Barrow Way (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Athy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Athy
  2. 1 km White Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 7 km Rheban Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 22 km The Barrow Way · trek, Leinster
  5. 10 km Mullaghreelan Rath · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 2 km Kilkea Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 10 km Back to Athy

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How to reach Athy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Athy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3899White Castle (1 km)
    Churches1466Sleaty Church (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2161Keadeen Mountain (34 km)
    Other attractions224Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens (22 km)
    Parks121Jenkinstown Park (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (30 km)
    Treks25The Barrow Way (16 km)
    Waterfalls13Pollaphuca Waterfall (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lough Dan (59 km)
    Museums02The Steam Musem (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (67 km)
    Caves11Dunmore Caves (42 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (77 km)

    Athy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Athy?

    White Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Rheban Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Kilkea Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Mullaghreelan Rath (heritage site, about 12 km), The Barrow Way (trek, about 16 km), Castledermot Round Tower (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Athy?

    White Castle, about 1 km by road; Rheban Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Athy?

    Sleaty Church, about 19 km by road; Carlow Cathedral (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Athy?

    Keadeen Mountain, about 34 km by road; Sugarloaf (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Athy?

    Start in Athy, visit White Castle, then Rheban Castle, then The Barrow Way, then Mullaghreelan Rath, then Kilkea Castle, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Athy?

    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 Athy

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