Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Derrinturn

Derrinturn is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 parks. The must-see places are Carbury Castle (4 km), Grange Castle (12 km) and Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (17 km).

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

Derrinturn at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,541
Coordinates
53.3417° N, 6.9411° W
Places within 50 km
84 (84 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 Derrinturn

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

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Derrinturn. The closest is Carbury Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Derrinturn

68 churches within 100 km of Derrinturn. The closest is Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Derrinturn

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Derrinturn. The closest is Seefin (50 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Seefin · viewpoint · Leinster · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Silsean · viewpoint · Leinster · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Moanbane · viewpoint · Leinster · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Ben of Fore · viewpoint · Leinster · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Lobawn · viewpoint · Leinster · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Mullaghcleevaun · viewpoint · Leinster · ~55 km · Must-see

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Parks near Derrinturn

32 parks within 100 km of Derrinturn. The closest is Porchfield (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Derrinturn

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Derrinturn. The closest is Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Derrinturn

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Derrinturn. The closest is Lough Owel (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Derrinturn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Derrinturn
  2. 12 km Grange Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 8 km Carbury Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 21 km Church of Our Lady & St Joseph · church, Leinster
  5. 6 km Clane Motte · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 19 km Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve · nature spot, Leinster
  7. 22 km Back to Derrinturn

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How to reach Derrinturn

    All places near Derrinturn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Derrinturn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4697Carbury Castle (4 km)
    Churches1868Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints140Seefin (50 km)
    Parks532Porchfield (32 km)
    Other attractions726Larchil Arcadian Gardens (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Lough Owel (50 km)
    Treks04Dublin Mountains Way (59 km)
    Beaches & coast04Sandymount Strand (61 km)
    Museums12The Steam Musem (29 km)
    Waterfalls12Pollaphuca Waterfall (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Mosque of Tallaght (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Turgesius Island (50 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (56 km)

    Derrinturn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Derrinturn?

    Carbury Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Grange Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (church, about 17 km), Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 22 km), Clane Motte (heritage site, about 23 km), Clane Friary (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 1 viewpoint, 5 parks, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Derrinturn?

    Carbury Castle, about 4 km by road; Grange Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Derrinturn?

    Church of Our Lady & St Joseph, about 17 km by road; St Michael and All Angels (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Derrinturn?

    Seefin, about 50 km by road; Silsean (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Derrinturn?

    Start in Derrinturn, visit Grange Castle, then Carbury Castle, then Church of Our Lady & St Joseph, then Clane Motte, then Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Derrinturn?

    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 Derrinturn

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