Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Clane

Clane is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 6,702 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Clane Friary (1 km), Clane Motte (1 km) and St Michael and All Angels (2 km).

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

Clane at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 6,702
Coordinates
53.2914° N, 6.6892° W
Places within 50 km
254 (254 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 Clane

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

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clane. The closest is Clane Friary (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Clane

71 churches within 100 km of Clane. The closest is St Michael and All Angels (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Clane

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Clane. The closest is Seefin (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Seefin · viewpoint · Leinster · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Moanbane · viewpoint · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Silsean · viewpoint · Leinster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Kippure · viewpoint · Leinster · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Tibradden Mountain · viewpoint · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mullaghcleevaun · viewpoint · Leinster · ~35 km · Must-see

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Parks near Clane

32 parks within 100 km of Clane. The closest is Corkagh Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clane

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clane. The closest is Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Clane

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Clane. The closest is Sandymount Strand (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Clane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clane
  2. 1 km Clane Friary · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 1 km Clane Motte · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 2 km St Michael and All Angels · church, Leinster
  5. 5 km Church of Our Lady & St Joseph · church, Leinster
  6. 9 km Rathcoffey Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 6 km Back to Clane

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How to reach Clane

    All places near Clane by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7095Clane Friary (1 km)
    Churches6771St Michael and All Angels (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3640Seefin (29 km)
    Parks3132Corkagh Park (23 km)
    Other attractions2425The Wonderful Barn (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (19 km)
    Beaches & coast46Sandymount Strand (40 km)
    Waterfalls33Pollaphuca Waterfall (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lough Tay (44 km)
    Museums22The Steam Musem (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosque of Tallaght (28 km)
    Treks22Dublin Mountains Way (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Dalkey Island (50 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (36 km)

    Clane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clane?

    Clane Friary (heritage site, about 1 km), Clane Motte (heritage site, about 1 km), St Michael and All Angels (church, about 2 km), Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (church, about 5 km), Rathcoffey Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Saint Patrick's Church (church, about 7 km).

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

    254 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 24 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clane?

    Clane Friary, about 1 km by road; Clane Motte (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Clane?

    St Michael and All Angels, about 2 km by road; Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Clane?

    Seefin, about 29 km by road; Moanbane (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clane?

    Start in Clane, visit Clane Friary, then Clane Motte, then St Michael and All Angels, then Church of Our Lady & St Joseph, then Rathcoffey Castle, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clane?

    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 Clane

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