Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Swords

Swords is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 36,924 people. Within 50 km by road there are 250 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Swords Castle (1 km), Cloghran Parish (4 km) and Malahide Castle (5 km).

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

Swords at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 36,924
Coordinates
53.4597° N, 6.2181° W
Places within 50 km
250 (250 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 Swords

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

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

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Churches near Swords

73 churches within 100 km of Swords. The closest is St Doulagh's Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Swords

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Swords. The closest is Ben of Howth (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Swords

32 parks within 100 km of Swords. The closest is Belcamp Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Swords

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Swords. The closest is Rogerstown Estuary SAC (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Swords

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Swords. The closest is Burrow Beach (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Swords

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Swords
  2. 1 km Swords Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 4 km Cloghran Parish · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 3 km St Doulagh's Church · church, Leinster
  5. 4 km Malahide Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 5 km Newbridge House and Demesne · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 5 km Back to Swords

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How to reach Swords

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    Within 15 km of Swords

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Swords by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7688Swords Castle (1 km)
    Churches6773St Doulagh's Church (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1934Ben of Howth (17 km)
    Parks3132Belcamp Park (7 km)
    Other attractions2627Casino at Marino (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Rogerstown Estuary SAC (9 km)
    Beaches & coast88Burrow Beach (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (15 km)
    Waterfalls13Powerscourt Waterfall (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lough Tay (49 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (19 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (29 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (16 km)

    Swords: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Swords?

    Swords Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Cloghran Parish (heritage site, about 4 km), Malahide Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Newbridge House and Demesne (heritage site, about 5 km), St Doulagh's Church (church, about 7 km), Belcamp Park (park, about 7 km).

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

    250 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 26 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Swords?

    Swords Castle, about 1 km by road; Cloghran Parish (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Swords?

    St Doulagh's Church, about 7 km by road; St David's Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Swords?

    Ben of Howth, about 17 km by road; Kilmashogue (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Swords?

    Start in Swords, visit Swords Castle, then Cloghran Parish, then St Doulagh's Church, then Malahide Castle, then Newbridge House and Demesne, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Swords?

    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 Swords

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