Leixlip
Ireland · LeinsterIE
Town in County Kildare, Ireland
Leixlip is a town in north-east County Kildare, Ireland. Its location on the confluence of the River Liffey and the Rye Water has marked it as a frontier town historically: on the border between the ancient kingdoms of Leinster and Brega, as an outpost of The Pale, and on Kildare's border with County Dublin. Leixlip was also a civil parish in the ancient barony of Salt North.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,504
- Coordinates
- 53.366, -6.496
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 46 m
Overview of Leixlip
Leixlip belongs to Leinster, Ireland and has the feel of a small town. Its resident count stands at approximately 15,504. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are water sports, sports and adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Leixlip
Water Sports in Leixlip
(4)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Leixlip's own activity tags.
Sports in Leixlip
(2)The sports shortlist for Leixlip: Biking and Tennis. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Leixlip. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Leixlip
(1)Under adventure, Leixlip is tagged with Parachute. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Leixlip's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Leixlip
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Leinster plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Dublin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Leixlip that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leixlip known for?
- Travellers associate Leixlip with water sports, sports and adventure. It sits in Leinster, Ireland and counts about 15,504 residents.
- What can you do in Leixlip?
- Leixlip is tagged with Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Biking, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Leixlip?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
- Where is Leixlip located?
- Leixlip belongs to Leinster, Ireland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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