Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Ballymun

Ballymun is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 6,262 people. Within 50 km by road there are 262 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 68 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Albert College Park (2 km), Ellenfield Park (3 km) and St Canice's Church (3 km).

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

Ballymun at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 6,262
Coordinates
53.3981° N, 6.2669° W
Places within 50 km
262 (262 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 Ballymun

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Forts & heritage near Ballymun

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballymun. The closest is Dunsoughly Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ballymun

72 churches within 100 km of Ballymun. The closest is St Canice's Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ballymun

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ballymun. The closest is Ben of Howth (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ballymun

32 parks within 100 km of Ballymun. The closest is Albert College Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ballymun

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ballymun. The closest is National Botanic Gardens (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ballymun

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ballymun. The closest is North Bank Lighthouse (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ballymun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballymun
  2. 3 km Ellenfield Park · park, Leinster
  3. 2 km Albert College Park · park, Leinster
  4. 2 km Griffith Park · park, Leinster
  5. 1 km National Botanic Gardens · garden, Leinster
  6. 3 km St Canice's Church · church, Leinster
  7. 3 km Back to Ballymun

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From travellers near Ballymun

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How to reach Ballymun

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    Within 15 km of Ballymun

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballymun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7885Dunsoughly Castle (6 km)
    Churches6872St Canice's Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2538Ben of Howth (17 km)
    Parks3132Albert College Park (2 km)
    Other attractions2526Casino at Marino (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013National Botanic Gardens (4 km)
    Beaches & coast88North Bank Lighthouse (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (17 km)
    Waterfalls23Powerscourt Waterfall (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (41 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (9 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (21 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (7 km)

    Ballymun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballymun?

    Albert College Park (park, about 2 km), Ellenfield Park (park, about 3 km), St Canice's Church (church, about 3 km), National Botanic Gardens (garden, about 4 km), Griffith Park (park, about 4 km), Saint John the Baptist (church, about 4 km).

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

    262 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 68 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ballymun?

    Dunsoughly Castle, about 6 km by road; Cloghran Parish (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballymun?

    St Canice's Church, about 3 km by road; Saint John the Baptist (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballymun?

    Ben of Howth, about 17 km by road; Kilmashogue (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballymun?

    Start in Ballymun, visit Ellenfield Park, then Albert College Park, then Griffith Park, then National Botanic Gardens, then St Canice's Church, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballymun?

    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 Ballymun

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