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Blanchardstown

Blanchardstown is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 16,511 people. Within 50 km by road there are 267 places to visit: 80 forts & heritage, 70 churches and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castleknock Castle, Dunsink Observatory and Farmleigh.

53.3881° N, 6.3756° WPop. 16,511

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Within 30 km184 places
Within 50 km267
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Blanchardstown

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm

37 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 Blanchardstown
  2. Dunsoughly Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. St Canice's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Ashtown Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Saint Michael's Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Luttrellstown Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Blanchardstown
Today’s loopBlanchardstownStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Blanchardstown?

Castleknock Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Dunsink Observatory (attraction, about 3 km), Farmleigh (attraction, about 3 km), Ashtown Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Luttrellstown Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Phoenix Park (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

267 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Blanchardstown?

Castleknock Castle, about 3 km by road; Ashtown Castle (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Blanchardstown?

St Canice's Church, about 6 km by road; Church of Assumption (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Blanchardstown?

Start in Blanchardstown, visit Dunsoughly Castle, then St Canice's Church, then Ashtown Castle, then Saint Michael's Church, then Luttrellstown Castle, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.