Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Enniscorthy

Enniscorthy is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 9,709 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Enniscorthy Castle (1 km), Ballymoty Motte (8 km) and Clone Church (10 km).

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

Enniscorthy at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 9,709
Coordinates
52.5008° N, 6.5578° W
Places within 50 km
53 (53 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

Top places to visit near Enniscorthy

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

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Enniscorthy. The closest is Enniscorthy Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Enniscorthy

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Enniscorthy. The closest is Black Rock Mountain (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Enniscorthy

31 churches within 100 km of Enniscorthy. The closest is Saint Iberius Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Enniscorthy

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Enniscorthy. The closest is Raven Point Nature Reserve (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Enniscorthy

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Enniscorthy. The closest is Wexford Harbour (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Enniscorthy

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Enniscorthy. The closest is Lough Cullen (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Enniscorthy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Enniscorthy
  2. 1 km Enniscorthy Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 21 km Blackstairs Mountain · viewpoint, Leinster
  4. 12 km Black Rock Mountain · viewpoint, Leinster
  5. 20 km Clone Church · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 9 km Ballymoty Motte · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 8 km Back to Enniscorthy

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From travellers near Enniscorthy

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    All places near Enniscorthy by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Enniscorthy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2982Enniscorthy Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1149Black Rock Mountain (22 km)
    Churches731Saint Iberius Church (24 km)
    Other attractions112Tintern Abbey (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Raven Point Nature Reserve (25 km)
    Beaches & coast14Wexford Harbour (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lough Cullen (53 km)
    Treks13South Leinster Way (41 km)
    Parks03Jerpoint Park (51 km)
    Waterfalls03Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Tuskar Rock (51 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (67 km)

    Enniscorthy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Enniscorthy?

    Enniscorthy Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Ballymoty Motte (heritage site, about 8 km), Clone Church (heritage site, about 10 km), Black Rock Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Blackstairs Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Slieveboy (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 1 attraction, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Enniscorthy?

    Enniscorthy Castle, about 1 km by road; Ballymoty Motte (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Enniscorthy?

    Black Rock Mountain, about 22 km by road; Blackstairs Mountain (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Enniscorthy?

    Saint Iberius Church, about 24 km by road; Saint Laserian's Church (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Enniscorthy?

    Start in Enniscorthy, visit Enniscorthy Castle, then Blackstairs Mountain, then Black Rock Mountain, then Clone Church, then Ballymoty Motte, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Enniscorthy?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Enniscorthy

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