Welcome to Co Wicklow
Sightseeing & Walks
Beyond the trees Avondale. Only 10 minutes walk from your stay. Start your journey on the tree top walk, which is over 23 meters above ground level in some place. Then climb the tower for spectacular views of County Wicklow. Take the slide back to ground level.
There is also over 500 acres of wild forestry trails, scenery & Avondale house
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Avondale House and Forest Park
Beyond the trees Avondale. Only 10 minutes walk from your stay. Start your journey on the tree top walk, which is over 23 meters above ground level in some place. Then climb the tower for spectacular views of County Wicklow. Take the slide back to ground level.
There is also over 500 acres of wild forestry trails, scenery & Avondale house
Monastic site set in our National Park, lakes, hikes to suit everyone and amazing scenery - all just 15 mins drive away
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Glendalough
Monastic site set in our National Park, lakes, hikes to suit everyone and amazing scenery - all just 15 mins drive away
18th century Arboretum, plants from around the world
15 mins drive
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Jardins Botànics de Kilmacurragh
18th century Arboretum, plants from around the world
15 mins drive
One of the top rated Irish gardens, natural layout. And Avoca cafe
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Mount Usher Gardens
One of the top rated Irish gardens, natural layout. And Avoca cafe
Forest and hill walks, waterfall, Wicklow Way. Also entry point to Lugnaquilla which is the 3rd highest mountain in Ireland (note zig zag walk currently closed but access via Baravore Car Park)
Glenmalure Forest
Wicklow WayForest and hill walks, waterfall, Wicklow Way. Also entry point to Lugnaquilla which is the 3rd highest mountain in Ireland (note zig zag walk currently closed but access via Baravore Car Park)
Devil’s Glen – Waterfall & Seamus Heaney Walk. Also Sculptures in Woodland
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Devils Glen Wood
R763Devil’s Glen – Waterfall & Seamus Heaney Walk. Also Sculptures in Woodland
Folklore of the area says that the Mottee Stone was the hurling ball of the great Fionn Mac Cumhaill who hit it from the top of Lugnaquilla Mountain to top of this hill.
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The Mottee Stone
Folklore of the area says that the Mottee Stone was the hurling ball of the great Fionn Mac Cumhaill who hit it from the top of Lugnaquilla Mountain to top of this hill.
Set at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) and is 5km from Powerscourt Estate and Gardens.
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Cascada de Powerscourt
Set at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) and is 5km from Powerscourt Estate and Gardens.
Covering 20,483 hectares - incorporating Glendalough. Many hill walking opportunities or take a scenic drive through the Wicklow mountains
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Covering 20,483 hectares - incorporating Glendalough. Many hill walking opportunities or take a scenic drive through the Wicklow mountains
The Glenmacnass waterfall can be found on the R115 road (close to Glendalough) Stunning scenic location and a popular photo stop for visitors touring along the uplands of the Wicklow Hills. There is a car park above the Waterfall and the Waterfall is a 2 minutes walk.
Glenmacnass Waterfall
The Glenmacnass waterfall can be found on the R115 road (close to Glendalough) Stunning scenic location and a popular photo stop for visitors touring along the uplands of the Wicklow Hills. There is a car park above the Waterfall and the Waterfall is a 2 minutes walk.
One of the most photographed locations in Ireland, Lough Tay, or also known as the Guinness Lake due to its dark water and white sand beach.
Lough Tay Viewing Point
One of the most photographed locations in Ireland, Lough Tay, or also known as the Guinness Lake due to its dark water and white sand beach.
501m above sea level, the Great Sugarloaf is a great place for a climb with family or friends.
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Great Sugar Loaf Car Park
501m above sea level, the Great Sugarloaf is a great place for a climb with family or friends.
One of the very few heart shaped lakes in the world!!
Starting at the Turlough Hill side, the hike is roughly 4.5km in length and takes between 2-2.5 hours to complete
Lough Ouler
One of the very few heart shaped lakes in the world!!
Starting at the Turlough Hill side, the hike is roughly 4.5km in length and takes between 2-2.5 hours to complete
Vale of Clara
A peaceful woodland walk through a nature reserve.
47 acre gardens, voted 3rd best garden in the World. Sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks. Have tea and scones at the award winning Avoca cafe
Powerscourt House & Gardens
47 acre gardens, voted 3rd best garden in the World. Sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks. Have tea and scones at the award winning Avoca cafe
An assortment of different birds can be spotted here including the Little Egret, Kingfishers, Greenland White-Fronted Geese, and Whopper Swans.
BirdWatch Ireland's East Coast Nature Reserve
Sea RoadAn assortment of different birds can be spotted here including the Little Egret, Kingfishers, Greenland White-Fronted Geese, and Whopper Swans.
725 metres above sea level, the summit of Djouce is one of the most accessible of the Wicklow Mountains.
Djouce, Glasnamullen, Co. Wicklow, Irlanda
725 metres above sea level, the summit of Djouce is one of the most accessible of the Wicklow Mountains.
Overlooking Kippure and the Blessington Lakes, Seefin is a 5000 years old passage grave, which are set in round earthen tombs.
Seefin Passage Tomb
Overlooking Kippure and the Blessington Lakes, Seefin is a 5000 years old passage grave, which are set in round earthen tombs.
Rathdrum Village
Rathdrum (Irish: Ráth Droma, meaning Ringfort of the Ridge) is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated high on the western side of the beautiful Avonmore Valley and offers the tourist majestic views of the River Avonmore.
The local village is 2km where there are train and bus links along with a supermarket, coffee shop, restaurants and pubs serving food.
Parnell Memorial Park is a beautiful green area, with sculptures and winding paths and outdoor gym, as well as a great playground for the kids.
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Rathdrum
Rathdrum (Irish: Ráth Droma, meaning Ringfort of the Ridge) is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated high on the western side of the beautiful Avonmore Valley and offers the tourist majestic views of the River Avonmore.
The local village is 2km where there are train and bus links along with a supermarket, coffee shop, restaurants and pubs serving food.
Parnell Memorial Park is a beautiful green area, with sculptures and winding paths and outdoor gym, as well as a great playground for the kids.
The Jubilee looped walk takes in Famine Graveyards, a mass path, Millennium Forest and returning along the banks of the Avonmore River. The walk starts at the church car park on the Laragh road where you will find a mapboard and more information on the walk
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Rathdrum
The Jubilee looped walk takes in Famine Graveyards, a mass path, Millennium Forest and returning along the banks of the Avonmore River. The walk starts at the church car park on the Laragh road where you will find a mapboard and more information on the walk
Opened in June 2021, the Samuel Hayes suspension bridge crosses the Avonmore River and connects with the village of Rathdrum at Hidden Valley Park.
The Avonmore Way follows a mixture of minor road, forest road and track as it skirts around Trooperstown Hill and winds its way through the beautiful Claravale Nature Reserve alongside the peaceful Avonmore River
Start / Finish: 52.936568, -6.227714
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Rathdrum
Opened in June 2021, the Samuel Hayes suspension bridge crosses the Avonmore River and connects with the village of Rathdrum at Hidden Valley Park.
The Avonmore Way follows a mixture of minor road, forest road and track as it skirts around Trooperstown Hill and winds its way through the beautiful Claravale Nature Reserve alongside the peaceful Avonmore River
Start / Finish: 52.936568, -6.227714
Fun day out
Greenan Maze
Hedge maze, museum, coffee shop and fairy walk
Presó de Wicklow
1 Kilmantin Hill19th century prison with audio/visual presentations
Splash Valley Aqua Park
Lower Main Staqua park, boats, mini golf, playgrounds, lakehouse restaurant
Brittas Bay
5km stretch of powdery sand and sand dunes
Clara Lara FunPark
The Vale of ClaraFun action packed day out
Carrig mountain trails
Chapel LaneTrail near Glenealy village. Top attraction for mountain bikers.
eccentric garden of sculptures crafted in India decorate an Irish green space dedicated to Alan Turing.
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Parc d'Escultures índies de Victor's Way
eccentric garden of sculptures crafted in India decorate an Irish green space dedicated to Alan Turing.
It has a beach of sand, stone and shingle which is over 1.6 km (0.99 mi) long, fronted by an esplanade and Bray Head, which rises 241 m (791 ft) from the coast, has views of mountains and sea. Great walk along the prom
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Passeig Marítim de Bray
53 R766It has a beach of sand, stone and shingle which is over 1.6 km (0.99 mi) long, fronted by an esplanade and Bray Head, which rises 241 m (791 ft) from the coast, has views of mountains and sea. Great walk along the prom
Hands on open farm where children get to interact with, hold and feed animals of the usual farmyard variety and some more exotic such as llamas, emus, alpacas, pot bellied pigs, chinchillas, parrots, Scottish highland, etc.
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Kia Ora Mini Farm
Hands on open farm where children get to interact with, hold and feed animals of the usual farmyard variety and some more exotic such as llamas, emus, alpacas, pot bellied pigs, chinchillas, parrots, Scottish highland, etc.
Djouce Woods Mtb
Network of mountain biking trails - 40 mins by car
Gardens, house tours, cafe, farm shop and market.
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Casa i jardins de Killruddery
Southern Cross RoadGardens, house tours, cafe, farm shop and market.
Wicklow Bowl they have 12 bowling lanes that have fully computerised scoring and also glow in the dark. They have lightweight kids bowling balls and ball slides and all lanes have automated bumpers for the kids.
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Wicklow Bowl
Dublin RoadWicklow Bowl they have 12 bowling lanes that have fully computerised scoring and also glow in the dark. They have lightweight kids bowling balls and ball slides and all lanes have automated bumpers for the kids.
Adventure tree park that offers fun for all the family at Killruddery House and Gardens.
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Squirrel's Scramble
Adventure tree park that offers fun for all the family at Killruddery House and Gardens.
Irelands only commercial Lavender Farm. Maze, woodlands and cafe.......and of course lavender fields
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Wexford Lavender Farm
Irelands only commercial Lavender Farm. Maze, woodlands and cafe.......and of course lavender fields
Inside the Wicklow Wolf Brewery, you will about the origins of their brand, their current practices, and their ethos of sustainability in brewing practices.
Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom
Inside the Wicklow Wolf Brewery, you will about the origins of their brand, their current practices, and their ethos of sustainability in brewing practices.
This spectacular stately home features a historical art collection, incredible Georgian architecture, and stunning scenic parklands
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Casa i parc de Russborough
This spectacular stately home features a historical art collection, incredible Georgian architecture, and stunning scenic parklands
Dining
Good food and lovely atmosphere. Prebooking recommended at weekends in high season. Head to the back of the room for dining seating area
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Jacobs Well Hotel
Main StreetGood food and lovely atmosphere. Prebooking recommended at weekends in high season. Head to the back of the room for dining seating area
Nominated for best restaurant in Wicklow, home cooked, call in advance to book table. If you are visiting Glendalough, then this is the place to stop on the way there or back for a bite to eat
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Wicklow Heather Restaurant
Glendalough RoadNominated for best restaurant in Wicklow, home cooked, call in advance to book table. If you are visiting Glendalough, then this is the place to stop on the way there or back for a bite to eat
The Bridge Tavern
Bridge Streetbistro dishes served with view of the river
A cosy Pub and Restaurant on the Main Street in Redcross Village serving gorgeous food and award winning beers
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Mickey Finn's Pub
Main StreetA cosy Pub and Restaurant on the Main Street in Redcross Village serving gorgeous food and award winning beers
Family run business with a cosy pub atmosphere and good food, a great place to stop after a day out rambling in the Wicklow hills
Amazing views if driving from Glenmalure lodge (to Laragh) via R755. This road will also take you back to Rathdrum village.
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The Glenmalure Lodge
Wicklow WayFamily run business with a cosy pub atmosphere and good food, a great place to stop after a day out rambling in the Wicklow hills
Amazing views if driving from Glenmalure lodge (to Laragh) via R755. This road will also take you back to Rathdrum village.
Bates Nua Restaurant (Behind Cartoon Inn, Market Square, Rathdrum main street)
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Bates Nua Restaurant Rathdrum
Bates Nua Restaurant (Behind Cartoon Inn, Market Square, Rathdrum main street)
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Food scene
Take away and shopping in Rathdrum village
Pineto Take Away And Pizzeria
26 Main StreetLocal chipper
Mizzoni's Pizza - Wicklow
18 Main StreetMizzoni's is in Rathdrum Main Street
complete range of goods and fully cooked dinners and everything else you may need. Also stock beer and wine. Closes 10PM
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Centra Rathdrum
Main Streetcomplete range of goods and fully cooked dinners and everything else you may need. Also stock beer and wine. Closes 10PM
Lucky Fortune
Chinese takeaway, main street, Rathdrum