Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Lusk

Lusk is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 7,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 30 parks and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Rogerstown Estuary SAC (4 km), Baldongan Church (5 km) and Newbridge House and Demesne (6 km).

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

Lusk at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 7,022
Coordinates
53.5274° N, 6.1642° W
Places within 50 km
224 (224 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 Lusk

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

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lusk. The closest is Newbridge House and Demesne (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lusk

73 churches within 100 km of Lusk. The closest is Baldongan Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lusk

31 parks within 100 km of Lusk. The closest is Father Collins Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lusk

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lusk

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lusk. The closest is Rogerstown Estuary SAC (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Lusk

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lusk. The closest is Rockabill Lighthouse (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Lusk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lusk
  2. 6 km Newbridge House and Demesne · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 4 km Rogerstown Estuary SAC · nature spot
  4. 7 km Drumanagh Promontory Fort · fort, Leinster
  5. 4 km Baldongan Church · church, Leinster
  6. 5 km Ardgillan Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 8 km Back to Lusk

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How to reach Lusk

    All places near Lusk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lusk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6893Newbridge House and Demesne (6 km)
    Churches6273Baldongan Church (5 km)
    Parks3031Father Collins Park (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints928Ben of Howth (23 km)
    Other attractions2627Howth Martello Tower (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Rogerstown Estuary SAC (4 km)
    Beaches & coast811Rockabill Lighthouse (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Shenick Island (9 km)
    Waterfalls03Powerscourt Waterfall (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lough Tay (59 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (29 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (27 km)
    Treks11Dublin Mountains Way (39 km)

    Lusk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lusk?

    Rogerstown Estuary SAC (nature spot, about 4 km), Baldongan Church (church, about 5 km), Newbridge House and Demesne (heritage site, about 6 km), Drumanagh Promontory Fort (fort, about 7 km), Ardgillan Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Shenick Island (island, about 9 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 30 parks, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lusk?

    Newbridge House and Demesne, about 6 km by road; Drumanagh Promontory Fort (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lusk?

    Baldongan Church, about 5 km by road; St David's Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lusk?

    Father Collins Park, about 17 km by road; Belcamp Park (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lusk?

    Start in Lusk, visit Newbridge House and Demesne, then Rogerstown Estuary SAC, then Drumanagh Promontory Fort, then Baldongan Church, then Ardgillan Castle, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lusk?

    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 Lusk

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