Places to visit near

New Ross

New Ross is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 6,695 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 52 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Church of St. Mary and St. Michael, Slievecoiltia and Coolhill Castle.

52.3967° N, 6.9367° WPop. 6,695

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see201
Notable16
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from New Ross

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:39 pm

66 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave New Ross
  2. Slievecoiltiaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Rathumney Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The Browne-Clayton Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Coolhill Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Clonamery Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in New Ross
Today’s loopNew RossStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near New Ross?

Church of St. Mary and St. Michael (church, about 1 km), Slievecoiltia (viewpoint, about 8 km), Coolhill Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), The John F. Kennedy Arboretum (nature spot, about 11 km), The Browne-Clayton Monument (monument, about 12 km), Clonamery Church (church, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of New Ross?

106 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to New Ross?

Irishtown Cross, about 1 km by road; 1798 Monument (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to New Ross?

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

What is a good one-day trip from New Ross?

Start in New Ross, visit Slievecoiltia, then Rathumney Castle, then The Browne-Clayton Monument, then Coolhill Castle, then Clonamery Church, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.