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Places near Skerries by type
All 293 places by distance →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.
- Leave Skerries
- Ardgillan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Baldongan Churchchurch · 30 min
- Rogerstown Estuary SACnature spot · 2 hrs
- Drumanagh Promontory Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
- Rockabill Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
- Back in Skerries
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.






















