Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Callan

Callan is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 2,330 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 2 treks. The must-see places are Saint Mary's Church (1 km), Callan Motte (1 km) and Burnchurch Castle (9 km).

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

Callan at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 2,330
Coordinates
52.5450° N, 7.3911° W
Places within 50 km
87 (87 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

Top places to visit near Callan

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

117 forts & heritage within 100 km of Callan. The closest is Saint Mary's Church (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Callan

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Callan. The closest is Clomantagh Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Callan

36 churches within 100 km of Callan. The closest is St. Peter's Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Callan

8 treks within 100 km of Callan. The closest is South Leinster Way (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Callan

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Callan. The closest is Fiddown Island (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Callan

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Callan. The closest is Waterford Harbour (62 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Callan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Callan
  2. 1 km Saint Mary's Church · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 10 km Kells Augustinian Priory · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 4 km St. Peter's Church · church, Leinster
  5. 7 km Burnchurch Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 9 km Callan Motte · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 0 km Back to Callan

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How to reach Callan

    All places near Callan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Callan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage40117Saint Mary's Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints843Clomantagh Hill (29 km)
    Churches1936St. Peter's Church (14 km)
    Other attractions1118Kilree Round Tower (11 km)
    Treks28South Leinster Way (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Fiddown Island (31 km)
    Beaches & coast05Waterford Harbour (62 km)
    Parks33Jerpoint Park (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lough Cullen (40 km)
    Caves12Dunmore Caves (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Great Saltee (89 km)
    Temples01Temple Hill (77 km)

    Callan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Callan?

    Saint Mary's Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Callan Motte (heritage site, about 1 km), Burnchurch Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Kells Augustinian Priory (heritage site, about 11 km), Kilree Round Tower (attraction, about 11 km), St. Peter's Church (church, about 14 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 11 other attractions, 2 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Callan?

    Saint Mary's Church, about 1 km by road; Callan Motte (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Callan?

    Clomantagh Hill, about 29 km by road; Mount Alto (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Callan?

    St. Peter's Church, about 14 km by road; Black Abbey (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Callan?

    Start in Callan, visit Saint Mary's Church, then Kells Augustinian Priory, then St. Peter's Church, then Burnchurch Castle, then Callan Motte, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Callan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Callan

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