Places to visit near

Castleknock

Castleknock is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 8,301 people. Within 50 km by road there are 269 places to visit: 80 forts & heritage, 70 churches and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castleknock Castle, Farmleigh and Dunsink Observatory.

53.3748° N, 6.3634° WPop. 8,301

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Within 30 km182 places
Within 50 km269
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Castleknock

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:05 pm

33 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 Castleknock
  2. St Canice's Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. St Peter'schurch · 30 min
  4. Phoenix Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lansdowne Valley Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Luttrellstown Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Castleknock
Today’s loopCastleknockStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Castleknock?

Castleknock Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Farmleigh (attraction, about 1 km), Dunsink Observatory (attraction, about 3 km), Ashtown Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Phoenix Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Church of Assumption (church, about 5 km).

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

269 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Castleknock?

Castleknock Castle, about 1 km by road; Ashtown Castle (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Castleknock?

Church of Assumption, about 5 km by road; St Canice's Church (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Castleknock?

Start in Castleknock, visit St Canice's Church, then St Peter's, then Phoenix Park, then Lansdowne Valley Park, then Luttrellstown Castle, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.