Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Malahide

Malahide is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 15,846 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Malahide Castle (1 km), Newbridge House and Demesne (5 km) and St Doulagh's Church (5 km).

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

Malahide at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 15,846
Coordinates
53.4508° N, 6.1544° W
Places within 50 km
239 (239 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 Malahide

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

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malahide. The closest is Malahide Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Malahide

71 churches within 100 km of Malahide. The closest is St Doulagh's Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malahide

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malahide. The closest is Ben of Howth (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Malahide

32 parks within 100 km of Malahide. The closest is Father Collins Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malahide

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malahide. The closest is Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Malahide

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malahide. The closest is Burrow Beach (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Malahide

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malahide
  2. 1 km Malahide Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 4 km St Doulagh's Church · church, Leinster
  4. 3 km Cloghran Parish · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 4 km Swords Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 6 km Newbridge House and Demesne · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 5 km Back to Malahide

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    Within 15 km of Malahide

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malahide by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7187Malahide Castle (1 km)
    Churches6271St Doulagh's Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1936Ben of Howth (13 km)
    Parks3032Father Collins Park (6 km)
    Other attractions2627Howth Martello Tower (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (7 km)
    Beaches & coast88Burrow Beach (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (10 km)
    Waterfalls13Powerscourt Waterfall (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lough Tay (49 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (20 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (29 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (17 km)

    Malahide: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malahide?

    Malahide Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Newbridge House and Demesne (heritage site, about 5 km), St Doulagh's Church (church, about 5 km), Swords Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Cloghran Parish (heritage site, about 6 km), Father Collins Park (park, about 6 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 26 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malahide?

    Malahide Castle, about 1 km by road; Newbridge House and Demesne (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malahide?

    St Doulagh's Church, about 5 km by road; All Saints Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malahide?

    Ben of Howth, about 13 km by road; Three Rock Mountain (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malahide?

    Start in Malahide, visit Malahide Castle, then St Doulagh's Church, then Cloghran Parish, then Swords Castle, then Newbridge House and Demesne, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malahide?

    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 Malahide

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