Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Donabate

Donabate is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 6,778 people. Within 50 km by road there are 231 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Newbridge House and Demesne (1 km), Rogerstown Estuary SAC (3 km) and Malahide Castle (6 km).

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

Donabate at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 6,778
Coordinates
53.4872° N, 6.1519° W
Places within 50 km
231 (231 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 Donabate

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

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Donabate. The closest is Newbridge House and Demesne (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Donabate

73 churches within 100 km of Donabate. The closest is Baldongan Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Donabate

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Donabate. The closest is Ben of Howth (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Donabate

32 parks within 100 km of Donabate. The closest is Father Collins Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Donabate

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Donabate. The closest is Rogerstown Estuary SAC (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Donabate

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Donabate. The closest is Burrow Beach (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Donabate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Donabate
  2. 3 km Rogerstown Estuary SAC · nature spot
  3. 7 km Baldongan Church · church, Leinster
  4. 10 km Newbridge House and Demesne · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 6 km Swords Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 5 km Malahide Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 6 km Back to Donabate

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Donabate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6889Newbridge House and Demesne (1 km)
    Churches6273Baldongan Church (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1533Ben of Howth (17 km)
    Parks3032Father Collins Park (11 km)
    Other attractions2627Howth Martello Tower (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Rogerstown Estuary SAC (3 km)
    Beaches & coast89Burrow Beach (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Lambay Island (11 km)
    Waterfalls13Powerscourt Waterfall (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lough Tay (54 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (24 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (22 km)
    Treks11Dublin Mountains Way (34 km)

    Donabate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Donabate?

    Newbridge House and Demesne (heritage site, about 1 km), Rogerstown Estuary SAC (nature spot, about 3 km), Malahide Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Swords Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Baldongan Church (church, about 9 km), Drumanagh Promontory Fort (fort, about 10 km).

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

    231 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 26 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Donabate?

    Newbridge House and Demesne, about 1 km by road; Malahide Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Donabate?

    Baldongan Church, about 9 km by road; St Doulagh's Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Donabate?

    Ben of Howth, about 17 km by road; Three Rock Mountain (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Donabate?

    Start in Donabate, visit Rogerstown Estuary SAC, then Baldongan Church, then Newbridge House and Demesne, then Swords Castle, then Malahide Castle, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Donabate?

    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 Donabate

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