Top Things to do in County Wicklow
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Discover the best top things to do in County Wicklow, Ireland including Wicklow Scenic Walks, The Wicklow Way, Avoca White Cross, Vartry Reservoir, Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Bray Head, The Holy Redeemer Church, Military Road, Wicklow Mountains National Park, The Mill at Avoca Village.
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1. Wicklow Scenic Walks
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Visit the beautiful countryside surrounding Dublin and enjoy a leisurely walk with plenty of occasions to take breath taking pictures. The walks follow pretty trails with little up hill, making then suitable for everyone. Tours are also offered in French.
2. The Wicklow Way
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5.0 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By Familiaturner
This area of Ireland is not to be missed. Very different from anything else we saw. If you start in Roundwood and take highway R759 you will go through some amazing countryside. Stop near Lough Tay and find the trailhead. (There are a few parking areas). You can take a spectacular hike on a beautifully maintained trail (much of which is raised boardwalk) and see amazing views in every direction. Then, drive towards Sally Gap. It's hauntingly beautiful and unique. So worthwhile. You can continue on to Dublin from there. Country roads (narrow) but typical of those in Ireland.
3. Avoca White Cross
4. Vartry Reservoir
5. Glendalough Monastic Settlement
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4.5 based on 2,114 reviews
This historic site, whose Gaelic name translates to “valley of the two lakes,” consists of the 6th-century monastery founded by St. Kevin and the famous round tower, standing 112 feet high with a base measuring 52 feet in circumference. Visitors: There is a car park at the Visitor Centre. It is recommended to see the informational video at the Visitor Centre before starting your explorations.
Reviewed By 296ashleel
We went on September 25th and it was our first stop after arriving in Dublin. It was the perfect way to kick off our Ireland vacation. It takes a little over an hour to get from Dublin airport to Glendalough (slightly more if you are learning to drive on the opposite side!), so you can definitely do this as a day trip from Dublin. There is parking lot and a small visitor center which contain restrooms. The people at the V.C. desk were able to direct us to the walkway. You can walk around the cemetery and ruins. There were smaller pathways that you could take, so we took one that seemed less traveled. Mainly because there was a large group of students on a field trip which were being quite loud (as high schoolers do). The path we took had benches scattered throughout to stop and really immerse yourself in the quiet and beauty of it all.
6. Bray Head
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4.5 based on 507 reviews
Reviewed By BrookeMorales - London, United Kingdom
Park your car in the car park below, pay car park and walk thr Bray head. Approximately 1 hour, easy and lovely walk along the coast.
7. The Holy Redeemer Church
8. Military Road
9. Wicklow Mountains National Park
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
Reviewed By aralb2018 - Australia, null
The Wicklow Mountains National Park saw me return four times from all sides of the Ireland coastline. I loved the place so much that I cancelled non-refundable hotel bookings so I could stay at Glendalough Hotel just to be closer. The Wicklow Mountains has something for everyone: history; cinema references (the PS I Love You bridge) amongst many more; scenery for the photographer; hiking and silence for those craving it. My next trip to Ireland will be based in and around the Wicklow Mountains for a minimum of a week. This place is so far, one of the more beautiful places I've ventured.
10. The Mill at Avoca Village
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4.5 based on 538 reviews
On the banks of the Avoca river, you’ll find the Avoca store, cafe and mill. This location is the birthplace of the Avoca experience, and the origin of the family’s company name. Dating from 1723, this very special Avoca location is home to the handweaving mill, a large Avoca Store and Cafe and a visitor centre (admission free) which tells the story of the mill from the beginning. The Mill Tour invites people to see firsthand where our very own throws, rugs and scarves come from, and to see them being made by hand. Some of our weavers who work here are third generation.
Reviewed By maryburn66 - Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful to see all the woolen items for sale and hear the storys behind making everything the different weaves. Wonderful feel about the place
