Top Things to do in County Wicklow
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Discover the best top things to do in County Wicklow, Ireland including Falconry Ireland, The Wicklow Way, Joyce's Ireland Hiking Tours, Hunting Brook Gardens, Vagabond Tours, Hollywood Horse and Pony Trekking Centre, Vartry Reservoir, Powerscourt Distillery, Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Russborough House.
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1. Falconry Ireland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By AoifeGri - Dublin, Ireland
Just a wonderful experience all round. Very informative talk given in the beginning, both the history and currently state of the sport explained in depth. If you have any interest in animals/ wildlife I would highly recommend! The flying experience is wonderful. The birds are all in amazing condition and so obviously well looked after. The bond that the birds have with the instructor is adorable and they totally love what they do. No bird is forced to fly; when they decided to stop cooperating - especially the owl! - everyone just moved on. Everything was just amazing. Such a wonderful experience, if you know anyone with a slight interest in what falconry is, it's a wonderful birthdsy gift! You need a car to get around, as the area is pretty secluded. Not that far from Arklow town so lots of places to stay nearby and more to do if you want to make a weekend out of it!
2. The Wicklow Way
Overall Ratings
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. Joyce's Ireland Hiking Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 162 reviews
Guided hiking and walking in Ireland. Luxury tours and private day tours for the discerning traveller. Quality accommodation, spectacular scenery, inspired hiking locations, endless photographic opportunities, excellent meals and good company! Established in 1994, Joyce's Ireland award-winning tours are fully escorted by knowledgeable, mature and interesting guides with an emphasis on flora, fauna, history, culture and folklore.
4. Hunting Brook Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 91alant - Ireland, null
Thank you for opening your garden to the public, lovely to share your vision of planting schemes. A special thanks to your dogs for the guided tour, we wish you well.
5. Vagabond Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 764 reviews
Ireland’s original and leading small-group tour operator since 2002, Vagabond specialises in fantastic off-the-beaten track tours of Ireland – we will take you to the hidden corners of the world’s favourite country. Right from the start our mission has always been that ‘We want you to love Ireland as much as we do’ – and we really love Ireland! Our small-group tour sizes (max 15) make our tours a unique and unforgettable way to experience the real Ireland. Our tours are immersive and delivered in a professional, yet informal and contemporary style, all of which makes Vagabond Tours a welcoming, personal and unforgettable way to see authentic Ireland.
6. Hollywood Horse and Pony Trekking Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 236 reviews
We are a family run stables, set in the heart of the dramatic, timeless, unspoilt scenery that is the Wicklow mountains. The Maguire farm runs along the Kings River on the lower side while on the higher side, rust coloured bogs and granite stone wall framed fields, make this a landscape of extraordinary beauty. Experienced or novice riders alike can enjoy riding out over this hidden landscape
7. Vartry Reservoir
8. Powerscourt Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
The Powerscourt Distillery is the home of Fercullen Irish Whiskey. Located in an 18th century Mill House on Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, the Powerscourt Distillery is set against a backdrop of the breathtakingly beautiful Wicklow Mountains and The Great Sugarloaf. Only a two-minute walk from Powerscourt House, Gardens and Avoca. A seven-minute walk from Powerscourt Hotel and Powerscourt Golf Club. Globally recognised, award-winning Master Distiller Noel Sweeney oversees all aspect of spirit production and Irish Whiskey released from Powerscourt Distillery. This is a fully immersive Irish Whiskey experience as you visit an operating Irish Whiskey distillery and on-site bonded maturation warehouse before sampling some of the award-winning Fercullen Irish Whiskeys in one of the intimate tasting rooms. The visitor centre includes an AV room, six tasting rooms, gift shop and café/bar facilities with Whiskey tasting, cocktails and food pairings. FREE parking onsite.44 Bus to Enniskerry
Reviewed By SMurphyDublin - Dublin, Ireland
What can I say, we stumbled across this gem in powerscourt estate! We had a fantastic tour by Stephanie and a great whiskey tasting at the end of the tour. This place is lovely and the staff so friendly and accommodating! We ended up buying the 18yr old amazing whiskey! This distillery also holds events and would be perfect for an office / corporate event!
9. Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Overall Ratings
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.
10. Russborough House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 569 reviews
A beautifully refurnished 18th century mansion housing the world-famous Albert Beit collection of art.
Reviewed By bethd60 - Fairview, United States
Our tour guide, Charles, was informative and more than willing to part with the family secrets as we made our way through this beautiful home filled with the most amazing furniture and art. This is the longest house in Ireland (700 fee of frontage) and given to the people of Ireland by the Beit famiy (heir to a portion of the DeBeer diamond fortune). Be sure tocheck out the interactive displays and 3D film in the basement. BTW we had a decent lunch in the cafe.
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