Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Dundrum

Dundrum is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 12,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Saint Nahi's Church (1 km), St Enda's Park (2 km) and Rathfarnham Castle (2 km).

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

Dundrum at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 12,152
Coordinates
53.2907° N, 6.2571° W
Places within 50 km
259 (259 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 Dundrum

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

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dundrum. The closest is Rathfarnham Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dundrum

72 churches within 100 km of Dundrum. The closest is Saint Nahi's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dundrum

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dundrum. The closest is Kilmashogue (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Dundrum

32 parks within 100 km of Dundrum. The closest is St Enda's Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dundrum

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dundrum. The closest is Booterstown Marsh (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Dundrum

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dundrum. The closest is Sandymount Strand (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Dundrum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dundrum
  2. 2 km St Enda's Park · park, Leinster
  3. 2 km Rathfarnham Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 1 km Bushy Park · park, Leinster
  5. 4 km Mountpleasant Square Park · park, Leinster
  6. 5 km Saint Nahi's Church · church, Leinster
  7. 1 km Back to Dundrum

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From travellers near Dundrum

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    Within 15 km of Dundrum

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dundrum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5982Rathfarnham Castle (2 km)
    Churches6972Saint Nahi's Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3941Kilmashogue (6 km)
    Parks3132St Enda's Park (2 km)
    Other attractions2326Teeling Whiskey Company (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1113Booterstown Marsh (6 km)
    Beaches & coast88Sandymount Strand (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Dalkey Island (15 km)
    Waterfalls33Powerscourt Waterfall (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (26 km)
    Treks22Dublin Mountains Way (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (6 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (6 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (8 km)

    Dundrum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dundrum?

    Saint Nahi's Church (church, about 1 km), St Enda's Park (park, about 2 km), Rathfarnham Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Bushy Park (park, about 3 km), Mountpleasant Square Park (park, about 5 km), Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners (church, about 5 km).

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

    259 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 23 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dundrum?

    Rathfarnham Castle, about 2 km by road; Baggotrath Parish (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dundrum?

    Saint Nahi's Church, about 1 km by road; Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dundrum?

    Kilmashogue, about 6 km by road; Three Rock Mountain (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dundrum?

    Start in Dundrum, visit St Enda's Park, then Rathfarnham Castle, then Bushy Park, then Mountpleasant Square Park, then Saint Nahi's Church, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dundrum?

    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 Dundrum

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