Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Moone

Moone is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,195 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Mullaghreelan Rath (7 km), Kilkea Castle (7 km) and Castledermot Round Tower (9 km).

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

Moone at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,195
Coordinates
52.9756° N, 6.8150° W
Places within 50 km
98 (98 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 Moone

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

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moone. The closest is Mullaghreelan Rath (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Moone

72 churches within 100 km of Moone. The closest is Sleaty Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moone

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moone. The closest is Keadeen Mountain (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Keadeen Mountain · viewpoint · Leinster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sugarloaf · viewpoint · Leinster · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lobawn · viewpoint · Leinster · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Slievemaan · viewpoint · Leinster · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Lybagh · viewpoint · Leinster · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Table Mountain · viewpoint · Leinster · ~28 km · Must-see

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Parks near Moone

22 parks within 100 km of Moone. The closest is Clara Lara Funpark (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moone

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moone. The closest is Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Moone

4 treks within 100 km of Moone. The closest is The Barrow Way (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Moone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moone
  2. 9 km Castledermot Round Tower · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 5 km Mullaghreelan Rath · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 2 km Kilkea Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 11 km White Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 25 km Tornant Moat · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 14 km Back to Moone

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From travellers near Moone

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3589Mullaghreelan Rath (7 km)
    Churches1672Sleaty Church (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3358Keadeen Mountain (20 km)
    Other attractions226Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens (25 km)
    Parks122Clara Lara Funpark (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve (30 km)
    Treks24The Barrow Way (18 km)
    Waterfalls23Pollaphuca Waterfall (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lough Dan (46 km)
    Museums12The Steam Musem (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (59 km)
    Caves11Dunmore Caves (49 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (69 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sandymount Strand (70 km)

    Moone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moone?

    Mullaghreelan Rath (heritage site, about 7 km), Kilkea Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Castledermot Round Tower (heritage site, about 9 km), Tornant Moat (heritage site, about 14 km), White Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Castleruddery Motte (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moone?

    Mullaghreelan Rath, about 7 km by road; Kilkea Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moone?

    Sleaty Church, about 19 km by road; Carlow Cathedral (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moone?

    Keadeen Mountain, about 20 km by road; Sugarloaf (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moone?

    Start in Moone, visit Castledermot Round Tower, then Mullaghreelan Rath, then Kilkea Castle, then White Castle, then Tornant Moat, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moone?

    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 Moone

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