Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Finglas

Finglas is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 19,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 262 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 68 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are St Canice's Church (1 km), National Botanic Gardens (3 km) and Albert College Park (3 km).

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

Finglas at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 19,768
Coordinates
53.3892° N, 6.2969° W
Places within 50 km
262 (262 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 Finglas

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Forts & heritage near Finglas

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Finglas. The closest is Ashtown Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Finglas

72 churches within 100 km of Finglas. The closest is St Canice's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Finglas

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Finglas. The closest is Ben of Howth (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Finglas

32 parks within 100 km of Finglas. The closest is Albert College Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Finglas

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Finglas. The closest is National Botanic Gardens (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Finglas

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Finglas. The closest is Sandymount Strand (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Finglas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Finglas
  2. 1 km St Canice's Church · church, Leinster
  3. 4 km Ashtown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 5 km National Botanic Gardens · garden, Leinster
  5. 1 km Griffith Park · park, Leinster
  6. 2 km Albert College Park · park, Leinster
  7. 3 km Back to Finglas

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    Within 15 km of Finglas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Finglas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7884Ashtown Castle (4 km)
    Churches6872St Canice's Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2538Ben of Howth (19 km)
    Parks3132Albert College Park (3 km)
    Other attractions2527Dunsink Observatory (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013National Botanic Gardens (3 km)
    Beaches & coast88Sandymount Strand (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (19 km)
    Waterfalls23Powerscourt Waterfall (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (39 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (8 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (20 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (7 km)

    Finglas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Finglas?

    St Canice's Church (church, about 1 km), National Botanic Gardens (garden, about 3 km), Albert College Park (park, about 3 km), Dunsink Observatory (attraction, about 3 km), Griffith Park (park, about 4 km), Ashtown Castle (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    262 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 68 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Finglas?

    Ashtown Castle, about 4 km by road; Dunsoughly Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Finglas?

    St Canice's Church, about 1 km by road; St Peter's (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Finglas?

    Ben of Howth, about 19 km by road; Kilmashogue (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Finglas?

    Start in Finglas, visit St Canice's Church, then Ashtown Castle, then National Botanic Gardens, then Griffith Park, then Albert College Park, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Finglas?

    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 Finglas

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