Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Baldoyle

Baldoyle is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 8,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 236 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (1 km), Burrow Beach (2 km) and Grange Abbey (3 km).

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

Baldoyle at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 8,043
Coordinates
53.3997° N, 6.1258° W
Places within 50 km
236 (236 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 Baldoyle

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Forts & heritage near Baldoyle

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baldoyle. The closest is Grange Abbey (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Baldoyle

71 churches within 100 km of Baldoyle. The closest is St Doulagh's Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baldoyle

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baldoyle. The closest is Ben of Howth (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Baldoyle

32 parks within 100 km of Baldoyle. The closest is Father Collins Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baldoyle

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baldoyle. The closest is Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Baldoyle

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baldoyle. The closest is Burrow Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Baldoyle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baldoyle
  2. 3 km Grange Abbey · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 1 km Father Collins Park · park, Leinster
  4. 3 km Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve · nature spot
  5. 5 km Howth Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 2 km Burrow Beach · beach
  7. 2 km Back to Baldoyle

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    Within 15 km of Baldoyle

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baldoyle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6184Grange Abbey (3 km)
    Churches6371St Doulagh's Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2340Ben of Howth (6 km)
    Parks3032Father Collins Park (3 km)
    Other attractions2526Howth Martello Tower (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (1 km)
    Beaches & coast88Burrow Beach (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (5 km)
    Waterfalls13Powerscourt Waterfall (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (43 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (16 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (23 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (14 km)

    Baldoyle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baldoyle?

    Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 1 km), Burrow Beach (beach, about 2 km), Grange Abbey (heritage site, about 3 km), Father Collins Park (park, about 3 km), Howth Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St Doulagh's Church (church, about 5 km).

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

    236 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baldoyle?

    Grange Abbey, about 3 km by road; Howth Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baldoyle?

    St Doulagh's Church, about 5 km by road; All Saints Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baldoyle?

    Ben of Howth, about 6 km by road; Three Rock Mountain (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baldoyle?

    Start in Baldoyle, visit Grange Abbey, then Father Collins Park, then Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve, then Howth Castle, then Burrow Beach, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baldoyle?

    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 Baldoyle

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