Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Dunshaughlin

Dunshaughlin is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 3,903 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 66 churches, 31 parks and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Seachnall's Church (1 km), Killeen Church (6 km) and Dunsany Castle (7 km).

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

Dunshaughlin at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 3,903
Coordinates
53.5125° N, 6.5400° W
Places within 50 km
244 (244 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 Dunshaughlin

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Forts & heritage near Dunshaughlin

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dunshaughlin. The closest is St. Seachnall's Church (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dunshaughlin

74 churches within 100 km of Dunshaughlin. The closest is Killeen Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dunshaughlin

31 parks within 100 km of Dunshaughlin. The closest is Emerald Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dunshaughlin

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dunshaughlin. The closest is Kilmashogue (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dunshaughlin

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dunshaughlin. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Dunshaughlin

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dunshaughlin. The closest is Sandymount Strand (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Dunshaughlin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dunshaughlin
  2. 1 km St. Seachnall's Church · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 8 km Emerald Park · park, Leinster
  4. 13 km Rath Maeve · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 4 km Dunsany Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 2 km Killeen Church · church, Leinster
  7. 6 km Back to Dunshaughlin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dunshaughlin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8596St. Seachnall's Church (1 km)
    Churches6674Killeen Church (6 km)
    Parks3131Emerald Park (8 km)
    Other attractions2729Larchil Arcadian Gardens (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints825Kilmashogue (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Bend of the Boyne (26 km)
    Beaches & coast78Sandymount Strand (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves67Colt Island (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lough Bane (58 km)
    Museums22The Steam Musem (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (33 km)
    Waterfalls02Pollaphuca Waterfall (55 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (33 km)
    Treks11Dublin Mountains Way (44 km)

    Dunshaughlin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dunshaughlin?

    St. Seachnall's Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Killeen Church (church, about 6 km), Dunsany Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Emerald Park (park, about 8 km), Rath Maeve (heritage site, about 9 km), Skreen Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    244 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 66 churches, 31 parks, 27 other attractions, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dunshaughlin?

    St. Seachnall's Church, about 1 km by road; Dunsany Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dunshaughlin?

    Killeen Church, about 6 km by road; St David's Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dunshaughlin?

    Emerald Park, about 8 km by road; Porchfield (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dunshaughlin?

    Start in Dunshaughlin, visit St. Seachnall's Church, then Emerald Park, then Rath Maeve, then Dunsany Castle, then Killeen Church, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dunshaughlin?

    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 Dunshaughlin

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