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Skerries

Skerries is a town in Leinster district, Ireland of about 9,671 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 55 churches and 30 parks. The must-see places are Colt Island, Shenick Island and Saint Patrick's Island.

53.5828° N, 6.1083° WPop. 9,671

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km207
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Skerries

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

42 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 Skerries
  2. Ardgillan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baldongan Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Rogerstown Estuary SACnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Drumanagh Promontory Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Rockabill Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Skerries
Today’s loopSkerriesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Skerries?

Colt Island (island, about 2 km), Shenick Island (island, about 3 km), Saint Patrick's Island (island, about 3 km), Ardgillan Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Baldongan Church (church, about 4 km), Drumanagh Promontory Fort (fort, about 6 km).

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

207 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 30 parks, 26 other attractions, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Skerries?

Ardgillan Castle, about 4 km by road; Drumanagh Promontory Fort (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Skerries?

Baldongan Church, about 4 km by road; Silverstream Priory (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Skerries?

Start in Skerries, visit Ardgillan Castle, then Baldongan Church, then Rogerstown Estuary SAC, then Drumanagh Promontory Fort, then Rockabill Lighthouse, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.