Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Confey

Confey is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 5,389 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit — 84 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Leixlip Castle (2 km), The Wonderful Barn (3 km) and Luttrellstown Castle (5 km).

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Confey at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 5,389
Coordinates
53.3792° N, 6.4905° W
Places within 50 km
276 (276 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 Confey

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

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Confey. The closest is Leixlip Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Confey

72 churches within 100 km of Confey. The closest is Esker Church (ruin) (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Confey

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Confey. The closest is Kilmashogue (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Confey

31 parks within 100 km of Confey. The closest is Corkagh Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Confey

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Confey. The closest is Phoenix Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Confey

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Confey. The closest is Sandymount Strand (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Confey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Confey
  2. 6 km Conolly's Folly · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 5 km Donacumper Church Ruin · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 4 km Leixlip Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 5 km Esker Church (ruin) · church, Leinster
  6. 3 km Luttrellstown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 5 km Back to Confey

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    Within 15 km of Confey

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Confey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8489Leixlip Castle (2 km)
    Churches7172Esker Church (ruin) (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2936Kilmashogue (26 km)
    Parks3131Corkagh Park (11 km)
    Other attractions2527The Wonderful Barn (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1111Phoenix Park (14 km)
    Beaches & coast88Sandymount Strand (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (35 km)
    Waterfalls23Pollaphuca Waterfall (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (42 km)
    Museums22The Steam Musem (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosque of Tallaght (17 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (27 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (19 km)

    Confey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Confey?

    Leixlip Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), The Wonderful Barn (attraction, about 3 km), Luttrellstown Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Conolly's Folly (heritage site, about 6 km), Esker Church (ruin) (church, about 6 km), Donacumper Church Ruin (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    276 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Confey?

    Leixlip Castle, about 2 km by road; Luttrellstown Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Confey?

    Esker Church (ruin), about 6 km by road; St. Finian's, Newcastle Lyons (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Confey?

    Kilmashogue, about 26 km by road; Tibradden Mountain (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Confey?

    Start in Confey, visit Conolly's Folly, then Donacumper Church Ruin, then Leixlip Castle, then Esker Church (ruin), then Luttrellstown Castle, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Confey?

    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 Confey

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Confey’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.