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Walkinstown

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Walkinstown

Walkinstown works well as a base: 5 minutes from Clondalkin, 18km from Sally Gap.

Walkinstown is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 6,819, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Walkinstown 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 Walkinstown to your route.

About Walkinstown

Walkinstown (Irish: Baile Bhailcín) is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, six kilometres southwest of the city centre. It is surrounded by Drimnagh to the north, Crumlin to the east, Greenhills to the south, and Ballymount, Bluebell, and Clondalkin to the west. It lies within the postal district of Dublin 12. It consists

Read more mainly of privately owned housing, with some social housing remaining in the Dublin City Council area between the Walkinstown and Long Mile Roads and Ballymount Lower. It was built as an estate of starter homes after World War II. Walkinstown has a library, community centre, sports grounds, schools, pubs and a Catholic church. The 2022 census recorded a population of 7,422 people for all electoral divisions labelled as Walkinstown.

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What are the best things to do in Walkinstown?

Walkinstown offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Walkinstown located?

Walkinstown is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3296 latitude, -6.3396 longitude.

What is the population of Walkinstown?

Walkinstown has a population of approximately 6,819 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
6,819
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.3296, -6.3396

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Walkinstown

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dublin Zoo

Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.

4 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.

5 km · about 10 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

18 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Powerscourt Waterfall

Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Mondello Park

Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.

28 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Wicklow Gap

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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Glendalough

Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Trim Castle

Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Walkinstown

  • 18 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
  • 33 kmWicklow GapHigh 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.
  • 53 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Walkinstown.

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Crumlin

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Chapelizod

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Greenhills

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2 km awayPop. 6,876

Cherry Orchard

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3 km awayPop. 7,924

Rialto

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3 km awayPop. 3,652

Palmerstown

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3 km awayPop. 11,130

Clondalkin

🇮🇪 Ireland

4 km awayPop. 14,508

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