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Castleknock.
Caisleán Cnucha
A new place to stop. A different way to explore. Find your way around Castleknock, with local places and the journey there on one map.
98 mapped places to explore.
26 bus and train lines in the published timetable.
Explore Castleknock
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Castleknock is a village in County Dublin. The map names 98 places inside it, from shops and cafés to schools and churches, and 171 streets. 26 bus and train lines call at 68 stops here in the published timetable.
Your guide to Castleknock.
Plan the journey, find a place to stop and get to know the streets along the way.
- The journey here
Getting to Castleknock
26 scheduled lines from Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann and other operators. Choose your starting point, travel date and time to find a connection.
- Mapped stops
- 40
- Mapped car parks
- 4
- 9 stops on foot
Castleknock in a day
Explore Castleknock with a suggested walking itinerary. See the stops along 15.5 km of walking and choose where to spend your time.
- See and do
Things to see
787 places to explore within 12 km, plus 13 places to eat and 1 place to stay on the map.
- Castles and their stories
Castle days around Dublin City
Choose a castle to explore, with its history, photographs, a map and practical visiting details.
- Street by street
Every street
171 named streets to browse. Start with Castleknock Road, with 33 mapped places.
- The local picture
About Castleknock
Get your bearings with the location, landscape and local facts, including population figures where available.
Ideas for a day around here
- Dublin City · 3 choices
Historic Pubs to Visit in Dublin City
Choose a courtyard pub near the river, a Victorian bar off Dame Street or a Merrion Row address closely tied to The Dubliners. Each offers a different reason to stop.
Read the guide - Dublin City · 3 choices
Restaurants for a Planned Evening in Dublin
Make dinner part of the plan with a tasting-menu destination, classical fine dining or seasonal Irish food above a riverside bookshop.
Read the guide - Dublin City · 3 choices
Museums and Art for a Dublin Day
Ancient objects, the art of books and contemporary exhibitions offer three different ways to spend time indoors in Dublin. Choose by collection, then plan the journey.
Read the guide - Dublin City and Glasnevin · 3 choices
Gardens to Explore in Dublin
Look closely at plants in Glasnevin, pause in a central garden or explore a memorial landscape at Islandbridge. Three gardens, three different reasons to go.
Read the guide - Dublin City · 3 choices
Which Dublin Distillery Experience to Choose
Compare a historic whiskey brand experience, a working distillery and production inside a converted church. Choose one Dublin visit that matches your interest.
Read the guide - Dublin City · 3 choices
Choosing a Hotel Base in Dublin City
A Georgian townhouse setting, a hotel facing St Stephen’s Green or a Pearse Street base. Compare three central Dublin stays by location and the kind of visit you want.
Read the guide
Getting to Castleknock
26 lines call at 68 stops in Castleknock, run by Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Express Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland among others. That list does not change with the date. What does change is which of them runs on the day you are going, and that, with the walk at each end, is worked out when you ask for it.
- 37
- 38
- 38A
- 38B
- 38D
- 39
- 39A
- 39X
- 70
- 70D
- 70n
- 105
- 109
- 109B
- 109X
- 110D
- 111
- 179
- and 8 more
Plan a journey to Castleknock from anywhere, on any date the timetable covers.
Explore Castleknock by category
Find somewhere to eat, a place to visit or an everyday service. Search or choose a theme to explore places in and around Castleknock.
60 of 60 categories to explore
Things to see
A lake to linger beside, a castle to explore or a museum for a rainy afternoon. Find places for a day out.
- Attractions, 78 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Beaches, 2 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Castles, 15 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Gardens, 57 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Hills, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Historic churches, 5 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Historic houses, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Holy wells, 5 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Information boards, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Lakes, 24 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Monuments, 215 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Museums, 43 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Nature reserves, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Parks, 184 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Playgrounds, 34 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Ringforts and sites, 2 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Ruins, 32 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Shrines, 27 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Viewpoints, 2 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Woods, 13 mapped places in and around Castleknock
Food and drink
Coffee on the way, lunch in town or a pub for the evening. Choose a kind of place, then find it locally.
Shops
Everyday essentials, independent shops and places for a haircut. See what is mapped in your town.
- Art shops, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Barbers, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Beauty, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Convenience stores, 2 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Hair salons, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Hairdressers, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Sports shops, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Supermarkets, 3 mapped places in and around Castleknock
Places to stay
Find a base for your next few days, from hotels and guest houses to camping and self-catering stays.
Community
The places that bring a town together, including schools, libraries, places of worship and community facilities.
Health
Locate pharmacies, dentists and other health services. Check the provider for current hours and appointments.
- Clinics, 3 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Dentists, 4 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Doctors, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Opticians, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
- Pharmacies, 4 mapped places in and around Castleknock
- Vets, 1 mapped place in and around Castleknock
Sport and leisure
Make room for a swim, a workout or time outdoors. Explore mapped sport and leisure facilities.
Services
Local services for everyday jobs, from banking and post to professional advice.
Motoring
Find fuel, repairs and other motoring services before your next journey.
More kinds of place
Looking for something more specific? Browse the remaining categories, including specialist shops, facilities and services.
Things to see
A starting point for exploring Castleknock and its surroundings, with the closest places to the centre first. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.
- Farmleigh700 mParks
- Castleknock Castle710 mCastles
- Bunchloch (Foundation Stone)980 mMonuments
- Royal Canal1.0 kmLakes
- Rag Well1.2 kmHoly wells
- John Bennett1.3 kmMonuments
- Ashtown Lodge grounds1.3 kmGardens
- Machine Lake1.6 kmLakes
- Quarry Lake1.6 kmLakes
- Church1.7 kmRuins
- Furry Glen1.8 kmWoods
- Waterstown1.9 kmParks
Useful along the way
Find information boards, waymarks and visitor advice in their own categories.
The busiest streets
Of the 171 named streets the map records, these carry the most.
- Castleknock Road33 placesR806
- Ashtown Road6 placesL3101
- Navan Road4 placesR147
- White's Road3 placesunclassified
- Dunsink Lane3 placesL3105
- Kilbride Lodge3 placesresidential
- Wendover3 placesresidential
- Castleknock Elms2 placesresidential
- Old Navan Road2 placesunclassified
- Beechpark Lawn2 placesresidential