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Dublin Zoo
Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
Newcastle works well as a base: 10 minutes from Saggart, 19km from Sally Gap.
Newcastle is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 2,659, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Newcastle sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Newcastle to your route.
Newcastle (Irish: An Caisleán Nua) is a village in County Dublin, Ireland, south-west of Dublin city. It is also a civil parish in the historical barony of the same name. It was the location of the castle of the barony, which in historical and official documents is described as Newcastle-Lyons. The area is stillRead more
primarily rural in nature. Newcastle village is within the administrative area of South Dublin County Council.
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Newcastle is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3011 latitude, -6.5022 longitude.
Newcastle has a population of approximately 2,659 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
16 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.
17 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
19 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.
27 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
High mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.
33 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.
34 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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