Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Ferns

Ferns is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,362 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Clone Church (3 km), Slieveboy (9 km) and Ballymoty Motte (12 km).

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

Ferns at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,362
Coordinates
52.5883° N, 6.4997° W
Places within 50 km
48 (48 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 Ferns

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

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ferns. The closest is Clone Church (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ferns

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ferns. The closest is Slieveboy (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ferns

38 churches within 100 km of Ferns. The closest is Saint Laserian's Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ferns

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ferns. The closest is Raven Point Nature Reserve (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ferns

5 parks within 100 km of Ferns. The closest is Clara Lara Funpark (57 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Ferns

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ferns. The closest is Wexford Harbour (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ferns

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ferns
  2. 12 km Ballymoty Motte · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 9 km Enniscorthy Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 11 km Clone Church · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 21 km Huntington Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 14 km Slieveboy · viewpoint, Leinster
  7. 9 km Back to Ferns

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How to reach Ferns

    All places near Ferns by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ferns by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2795Clone Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1255Slieveboy (9 km)
    Churches638Saint Laserian's Church (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Raven Point Nature Reserve (33 km)
    Other attractions011Tintern Abbey (57 km)
    Parks05Clara Lara Funpark (57 km)
    Beaches & coast14Wexford Harbour (37 km)
    Treks14South Leinster Way (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lough Cullen (64 km)
    Waterfalls03Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Tuskar Rock (59 km)
    Caves01Dunmore Caves (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosque of Tallaght (99 km)

    Ferns: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ferns?

    Clone Church (heritage site, about 3 km), Slieveboy (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ballymoty Motte (heritage site, about 12 km), Enniscorthy Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Huntington Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Black Rock Mountain (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 1 sanctuary, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ferns?

    Clone Church, about 3 km by road; Ballymoty Motte (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ferns?

    Slieveboy, about 9 km by road; Black Rock Mountain (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ferns?

    Saint Laserian's Church, about 30 km by road; Saint Iberius Church (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ferns?

    Start in Ferns, visit Ballymoty Motte, then Enniscorthy Castle, then Clone Church, then Huntington Castle, then Slieveboy, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ferns?

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

    Towns near Ferns

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