Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Maynooth

Maynooth is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 12,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 266 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Maynooth Castle (1 km), Conolly's Folly (4 km) and The Wonderful Barn (8 km).

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

Maynooth at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 12,510
Coordinates
53.3850° N, 6.5936° W
Places within 50 km
266 (266 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 Maynooth

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

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

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Churches near Maynooth

73 churches within 100 km of Maynooth. The closest is Saint Brigid (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maynooth

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maynooth. The closest is Seefin (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Maynooth

31 parks within 100 km of Maynooth. The closest is Corkagh Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maynooth

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maynooth. The closest is Phoenix Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Maynooth

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maynooth. The closest is Sandymount Strand (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Maynooth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maynooth
  2. 1 km Maynooth Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 8 km Barberstown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 7 km Donacumper Church Ruin · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 4 km Leixlip Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 6 km Conolly's Folly · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 4 km Back to Maynooth

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maynooth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8589Maynooth Castle (1 km)
    Churches7173Saint Brigid (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2334Seefin (32 km)
    Parks3131Corkagh Park (18 km)
    Other attractions2528The Wonderful Barn (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1111Phoenix Park (23 km)
    Beaches & coast68Sandymount Strand (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Ireland's Eye (44 km)
    Waterfalls23Pollaphuca Waterfall (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lough Tay (47 km)
    Museums22The Steam Musem (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosque of Tallaght (24 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (34 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (28 km)

    Maynooth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maynooth?

    Maynooth Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Conolly's Folly (heritage site, about 4 km), The Wonderful Barn (attraction, about 8 km), Donacumper Church Ruin (heritage site, about 8 km), Barberstown Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Leixlip Castle (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    266 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maynooth?

    Maynooth Castle, about 1 km by road; Conolly's Folly (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maynooth?

    Saint Brigid, about 10 km by road; Saint Patrick's Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maynooth?

    Seefin, about 32 km by road; Kilmashogue (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maynooth?

    Start in Maynooth, visit Maynooth Castle, then Barberstown Castle, then Donacumper Church Ruin, then Leixlip Castle, then Conolly's Folly, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maynooth?

    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 Maynooth

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