Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Tullow

Tullow is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 3,972 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 parks. The must-see places are Castlemore Moat (3 km), Aghade Holed Stone (4 km) and Rathgall Hillfort (6 km).

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

Tullow at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 3,972
Coordinates
52.8003° N, 6.7369° W
Places within 50 km
96 (96 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 Tullow

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

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tullow. The closest is Castlemore Moat (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tullow

62 churches within 100 km of Tullow. The closest is Carlow Cathedral (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tullow

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tullow. The closest is Croaghaun (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Tullow

17 parks within 100 km of Tullow. The closest is Clara Lara Funpark (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tullow

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tullow. The closest is Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Tullow

4 treks within 100 km of Tullow. The closest is The Barrow Way (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Tullow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tullow
  2. 10 km Duckett's Grove · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 6 km Baunogenasraid · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 4 km Castlemore Moat · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 6 km Aghade Holed Stone · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 8 km Rathgall Hillfort · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 6 km Back to Tullow

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How to reach Tullow

    All places near Tullow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tullow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage38108Castlemore Moat (3 km)
    Churches1362Carlow Cathedral (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3160Croaghaun (19 km)
    Other attractions419Kyteler's Inn (48 km)
    Parks217Clara Lara Funpark (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens213Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (48 km)
    Treks34The Barrow Way (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lough Dan (54 km)
    Waterfalls23Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (45 km)
    Museums02The Steam Musem (72 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (76 km)
    Caves11Dunmore Caves (44 km)
    Beaches & coast01Wexford Harbour (71 km)

    Tullow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tullow?

    Castlemore Moat (heritage site, about 3 km), Aghade Holed Stone (heritage site, about 4 km), Rathgall Hillfort (heritage site, about 6 km), Baunogenasraid (heritage site, about 7 km), Duckett's Grove (heritage site, about 10 km), Aghowle Church (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tullow?

    Castlemore Moat, about 3 km by road; Aghade Holed Stone (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tullow?

    Carlow Cathedral, about 17 km by road; Sleaty Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tullow?

    Croaghaun, about 19 km by road; Slievebawn (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tullow?

    Start in Tullow, visit Duckett's Grove, then Baunogenasraid, then Castlemore Moat, then Aghade Holed Stone, then Rathgall Hillfort, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tullow?

    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 Tullow

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