Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Carnew

Carnew is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,091 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Slieveboy (7 km), Annagh Hill (12 km) and Huntington Castle (13 km).

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

Carnew at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,091
Coordinates
52.7081° N, 6.4944° W
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 Carnew

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Forts & heritage near Carnew

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Carnew. The closest is Huntington Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Carnew

66 churches within 100 km of Carnew. The closest is Saint Laserian's Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Carnew

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Carnew. The closest is Slieveboy (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Carnew

18 parks within 100 km of Carnew. The closest is Clara Lara Funpark (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Carnew

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Carnew. The closest is Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Carnew

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Carnew. The closest is Wexford Harbour (53 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Carnew

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 Carnew
  2. 7 km Slieveboy · viewpoint, Leinster
  3. 14 km Huntington Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 11 km Aghowle Church · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 25 km Croghan Kinsella · viewpoint, Leinster
  6. 7 km Annagh Hill · hill, Leinster
  7. 12 km Back to Carnew

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How to reach Carnew

    All places near Carnew by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carnew by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage27101Huntington Castle (13 km)
    Churches666Saint Laserian's Church (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2753Slieveboy (7 km)
    Other attractions021Town Hall (64 km)
    Parks118Clara Lara Funpark (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (41 km)
    Beaches & coast05Wexford Harbour (53 km)
    Treks24Wicklow Way (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lough Dan (54 km)
    Waterfalls13Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Tuskar Rock (74 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (82 km)
    Museums02The Steam Musem (84 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (63 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (91 km)

    Carnew: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carnew?

    Slieveboy (viewpoint, about 7 km), Annagh Hill (hill, about 12 km), Huntington Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Aghowle Church (heritage site, about 13 km), Croghan Kinsella (viewpoint, about 19 km), Rathgall Hillfort (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Carnew?

    Huntington Castle, about 13 km by road; Aghowle Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Carnew?

    Saint Laserian's Church, about 30 km by road; Carlow Cathedral (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Carnew?

    Slieveboy, about 7 km by road; Annagh Hill (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carnew?

    Start in Carnew, visit Slieveboy, then Huntington Castle, then Aghowle Church, then Croghan Kinsella, then Annagh Hill, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carnew?

    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 Carnew

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