Places to visit near

Leixlip

Leixlip is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 15,452 people. Within 50 km by road there are 278 places to visit: 84 forts & heritage, 71 churches and 32 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Leixlip Castle, The Wonderful Barn and Donacumper Church Ruin.

53.3658° N, 6.4956° WPop. 15,452

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Within 30 km166 places
Within 50 km278
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Leixlip

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:38 pm

35 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Leixlip
  2. Conolly's Follyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Donacumper Church Ruinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St. Finian's, Newcastle Lyonschurch · 30 min
  5. Corkagh Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Esker Church (ruin)church · 30 min
  7. Back in Leixlip
Today’s loopLeixlipStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Leixlip?

Leixlip Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), The Wonderful Barn (attraction, about 1 km), Donacumper Church Ruin (heritage site, about 5 km), Esker Church (ruin) (church, about 5 km), Conolly's Folly (heritage site, about 5 km), Luttrellstown Castle (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

278 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Leixlip?

Leixlip Castle, about 1 km by road; Donacumper Church Ruin (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Leixlip?

Esker Church (ruin), about 5 km by road; St. Finian's, Newcastle Lyons (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Leixlip?

Start in Leixlip, visit Conolly's Folly, then Donacumper Church Ruin, then St. Finian's, Newcastle Lyons, then Corkagh Park, then Esker Church (ruin), and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.