Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Laytown

Laytown is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 10,889 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 26 parks and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sarsfieldstown Cross (4 km), Dardistown Castle (7 km) and Silverstream Priory (7 km).

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

Laytown at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 10,889
Coordinates
53.6819° N, 6.2392° W
Places within 50 km
186 (186 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 Laytown

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Forts & heritage near Laytown

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laytown. The closest is Sarsfieldstown Cross (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Laytown

72 churches within 100 km of Laytown. The closest is Silverstream Priory (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Laytown

32 parks within 100 km of Laytown. The closest is Emerald Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laytown

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

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Beaches & coast near Laytown

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Laytown. The closest is Rockabill Lighthouse (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Laytown

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Laytown. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Laytown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laytown
  2. 10 km Saint Peter's Church of Ireland · church, Leinster
  3. 8 km Dardistown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 10 km Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb · tomb, Leinster
  5. 7 km Silverstream Priory · church, Leinster
  6. 3 km Sarsfieldstown Cross · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 4 km Back to Laytown

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How to reach Laytown

    All places near Laytown by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laytown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6198Sarsfieldstown Cross (4 km)
    Churches4972Silverstream Priory (7 km)
    Parks2632Emerald Park (26 km)
    Other attractions2528Calliaghstown Well (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints223Ben of Howth (45 km)
    Beaches & coast911Rockabill Lighthouse (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Bend of the Boyne (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Colt Island (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lough Ramor (72 km)
    Museums12Museum of Literature Ireland (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Dublin Mosque (49 km)
    Treks02Táin Way (52 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (47 km)
    Waterfalls01Powerscourt Waterfall (75 km)

    Laytown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laytown?

    Sarsfieldstown Cross (heritage site, about 4 km), Dardistown Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Silverstream Priory (church, about 7 km), Calliaghstown Well (attraction, about 8 km), Beaulieu House and Gardens (garden, about 8 km), Saint Peter's Church of Ireland (church, about 10 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 26 parks, 25 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Laytown?

    Sarsfieldstown Cross, about 4 km by road; Dardistown Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Laytown?

    Silverstream Priory, about 7 km by road; Saint Peter's Church of Ireland (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Laytown?

    Emerald Park, about 26 km by road; Belcamp Park (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laytown?

    Start in Laytown, visit Saint Peter's Church of Ireland, then Dardistown Castle, then Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb, then Silverstream Priory, then Sarsfieldstown Cross, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laytown?

    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 Laytown

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