Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Edenderry

Edenderry is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 4,890 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 parks. The must-see places are Grange Castle (5 km), Carbury Castle (7 km) and Rattin Castle (18 km).

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

Edenderry at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 4,890
Coordinates
53.3395° N, 7.0475° W
Places within 50 km
71 (71 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 Edenderry

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

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Edenderry. The closest is Grange Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Edenderry

68 churches within 100 km of Edenderry. The closest is Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Edenderry

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Edenderry. The closest is Ben of Fore (50 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Edenderry

30 parks within 100 km of Edenderry. The closest is Town Park (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Edenderry

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Edenderry. The closest is Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Edenderry

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edenderry. The closest is Lough Owel (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Edenderry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edenderry
  2. 25 km Castlelost Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 13 km Rattin Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 13 km Grange Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 8 km Carbury Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 21 km Church of Our Lady & St Joseph · church, Leinster
  7. 26 km Back to Edenderry

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From travellers near Edenderry

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Edenderry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4196Grange Castle (5 km)
    Churches1468Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints145Ben of Fore (50 km)
    Parks230Town Park (35 km)
    Other attractions526Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Lough Owel (44 km)
    Treks04The Offaly Way (58 km)
    Museums12The Steam Musem (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (58 km)
    Beaches & coast02Sandymount Strand (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Turgesius Island (47 km)
    Waterfalls11Pollaphuca Waterfall (49 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (65 km)

    Edenderry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edenderry?

    Grange Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Carbury Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Rattin Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Castlelost Castle (heritage site, about 25 km), Church of Our Lady & St Joseph (church, about 26 km), Raharney Ringfort (heritage site, about 26 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 1 viewpoint, 2 parks, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Edenderry?

    Grange Castle, about 5 km by road; Carbury Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Edenderry?

    Church of Our Lady & St Joseph, about 26 km by road; White Abbey (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Edenderry?

    Ben of Fore, about 50 km by road; Ridge of Capard (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edenderry?

    Start in Edenderry, visit Castlelost Castle, then Rattin Castle, then Grange Castle, then Carbury Castle, then Church of Our Lady & St Joseph, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edenderry?

    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 Edenderry

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