Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Aughrim

Aughrim is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Croghan Kinsella (8 km), Annagh Hill (14 km) and The Howard Mausoleum (15 km).

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

Aughrim at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,364
Coordinates
52.8533° N, 6.3275° W
Places within 50 km
84 (84 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 Aughrim

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

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aughrim. The closest is The Howard Mausoleum (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aughrim

72 churches within 100 km of Aughrim. The closest is Glendalough Cathedral (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aughrim

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aughrim. The closest is Croghan Kinsella (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Aughrim

30 parks within 100 km of Aughrim. The closest is Clara Lara Funpark (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aughrim

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aughrim. The closest is Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Aughrim

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aughrim. The closest is Sandymount Strand (67 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Aughrim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aughrim
  2. 8 km Croghan Kinsella · viewpoint, Leinster
  3. 7 km Annagh Hill · hill, Leinster
  4. 20 km Arklow Marina · viewpoint, Leinster
  5. 3 km The Howard Mausoleum · tomb, Leinster
  6. 21 km Vale of Clara Nature Reserve · nature spot, Leinster
  7. 17 km Back to Aughrim

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From travellers near Aughrim

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aughrim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2581The Howard Mausoleum (15 km)
    Churches572Glendalough Cathedral (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4251Croghan Kinsella (8 km)
    Parks130Clara Lara Funpark (17 km)
    Other attractions023Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (17 km)
    Beaches & coast08Sandymount Strand (67 km)
    Treks14Wicklow Way (20 km)
    Waterfalls33Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Dan (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (61 km)
    Museums02Museum of Literature Ireland (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Dalkey Island (62 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (69 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (79 km)

    Aughrim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aughrim?

    Croghan Kinsella (viewpoint, about 8 km), Annagh Hill (hill, about 14 km), The Howard Mausoleum (tomb, about 15 km), Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Arklow Marina (viewpoint, about 17 km), Clara Lara Funpark (park, about 17 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aughrim?

    The Howard Mausoleum, about 15 km by road; Humewood Castle (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aughrim?

    Glendalough Cathedral, about 22 km by road; Church Mountain (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aughrim?

    Croghan Kinsella, about 8 km by road; Annagh Hill (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aughrim?

    Start in Aughrim, visit Croghan Kinsella, then Annagh Hill, then Arklow Marina, then The Howard Mausoleum, then Vale of Clara Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aughrim?

    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 Aughrim

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