# Hill of Ward, Ireland: what it is and when to go

> Hill of Ward is a hill in Ireland (Tlachta) (Trim). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/hill-of-ward/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Hill in Ireland · History
- **Local name:** Tlachta
- **Where:** Ireland
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** DUB Dublin, 47 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 53.62575, -6.88866

## What it is and where

Hill of Ward is a hill in Ireland (Tlachta) (Trim). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Trim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/trim/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 9.5 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 53.62575, -6.88866; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 47 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.625745%2C-6.888657)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.625745%2C-6.888657)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/historia/) places in Ireland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Hill of Ward is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 45 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 30 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 29 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 40 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 46 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 19 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 36 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 14 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 15 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 13 |

In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Ireland

To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Ireland checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Rathmore Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/old-rathmore-church/): Church ruin in Athboy, Ireland · 2.2 km
- [St Dympna's Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/tobar-damhnata/): Holy well in Kildalkey, County Meath, Ireland · 5.6 km
- [Native Woodland Trust: Girley Bog Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/native-woodland-trust-girley-bog-reserve/): Protected area · 5.6 km
- [Faughan Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/faughan-hill/): Hill in County Meath, Ireland · 7.5 km
- [Durhamstown Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/durhamstown-castle/): Tower house in County Meath, Ireland · 8.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

## More in Ireland: History

- [Skellig Michael](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/skellig-monastery/): UNESCO heritage island off coast of Kerry, Ireland
- [Newgrange](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/newgrange/): neolithic monument in County Meath, Ireland
- [Brú na Bóinne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/valle-del-boyne/): archaeological site
- [Dublin Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/castillo-de-dublin/): Castle
- [St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/catedral-de-san-patricio/): cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
- [National Library of Ireland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/national-library-of-ireland/): heritage institution

Every Ireland place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hill of Ward?

It is a hill in Ireland (Tlachta in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Hill of Ward?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13.

### How do you get to Hill of Ward?

The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 47 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.625745%2C-6.888657) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Rathmore Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/old-rathmore-church/), [St Dympna's Well](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/tobar-damhnata/), [Native Woodland Trust: Girley Bog Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/native-woodland-trust-girley-bog-reserve/). The rest is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/330770219), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5762451), CC0. More about Hill of Ward on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_of_Ward). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

