Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Navan

Navan is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 24,545 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 2 parks and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Saint Mary's Church (1 km), Athlumney Castle (1 km) and Navan Moat (2 km).

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

Navan at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 24,545
Coordinates
53.6528° N, 6.6814° W
Places within 50 km
94 (94 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Navan

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

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

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Churches near Navan

74 churches within 100 km of Navan. The closest is Saint Mary's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Navan

32 parks within 100 km of Navan. The closest is Porchfield (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Navan

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Navan. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Navan

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Navan. The closest is Ben of Fore (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Navan

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Navan. The closest is Dundalk Bay (54 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Navan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Navan
  2. 1 km Athlumney Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 5 km Dunmoe Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 8 km Cannistown Church · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 5 km Navan Moat · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 1 km Saint Mary's Church · church, Leinster
  7. 0 km Back to Navan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Navan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage59105Athlumney Castle (1 km)
    Churches1474Saint Mary's Church (1 km)
    Parks232Porchfield (16 km)
    Other attractions930Kells Round Tower (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Bend of the Boyne (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Ben of Fore (44 km)
    Beaches & coast010Dundalk Bay (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Turgesius Island (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Lough Ramor (40 km)
    Museums12The Steam Musem (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Dublin Mosque (56 km)
    Treks02Táin Way (66 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (55 km)

    Navan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Navan?

    Saint Mary's Church (church, about 1 km), Athlumney Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Navan Moat (heritage site, about 2 km), Dunmoe Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Cannistown Church (heritage site, about 5 km), Ardmulchan Church (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 2 parks, 9 other attractions, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Navan?

    Athlumney Castle, about 1 km by road; Navan Moat (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Navan?

    Saint Mary's Church, about 1 km by road; Killeen Church (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Navan?

    Porchfield, about 16 km by road; Emerald Park (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Navan?

    Start in Navan, visit Athlumney Castle, then Dunmoe Castle, then Cannistown Church, then Navan Moat, then Saint Mary's Church, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Navan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Navan

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