Top Things to do in Avoca
What to do and see in Avoca, Ireland: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Avoca, Ireland including The Mill at Avoca Village, Woodenbridge Golf Club, Glenmalure Lodge, Avoca Walking Tours, Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Falconry Ireland, Footfalls Walking Holidays, Avoca White Cross, Arklow Golf Links, Mottee Stone.
Restaurants in Avoca
1. The Mill at Avoca Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 444 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 ALISON H - Harrogate, United Kingdom
A good stopping off place combining tasty homemade food with an insight into modern weaving techniques . There is also a gift shop selling some beautiful woollen products from the mill , which are quite expensive . But we enjoyed our refreshments , particularly the cheese , tomato and herb scones , and having a glimpse of the weaving shed , where most of the process is automated nowadays .
2. Woodenbridge Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Surrounded by rivers and mature Forests, Woodenbridge Golf Club was described by the legendary Joe Carr as "Ireland's Augusta" and "The most scenic golf course in Ireland, a hidden gem". Woodenbridge is listed in the Golf Digest - Ireland's Top 100 Ranking, and is renowned for superb condition of the course and lightning fast, undulating greens.
Reviewed By finchymyboy - Bedford. England
2nd year we visited and played Woodenbridge and it has become our favourite course amongst the half dozen we have now played in Ireland which includes both courses at Druids Glen. This is in a beautiful valley and the condition of the entire course is superb - we were lucky with the weather as well, seeing this place on a sunny day made it even better.
The hospitality in the club house is typically Irish - very friendly and accommodating, the food and Guinness fabulous. If I was going to move to Southern Ireland I would make sure it was in this area so I could join this course and play it for the rest of my life! If you turn up and your golf is rubbish on the day, just enjoy the view and you will still come off the course with a smile on your face.
3. Glenmalure Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Angie M
Absolutely fabulous. ..really relaxed environment with excellent friendly people...like to mention Mary and Ann, thanks . The scenery outside your window is breath taking...the food delicious. ..can't say enough good things about the lodge ..even the showers in the rooms...top notch ☺ see ye next year Angela ☺
4. Avoca Walking Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Explore the beautiful Vale of Avoca with a guided walking tour. Learn of our ancient past, experience breath taking scenery and be intrigued with our natural history. We are the only walking tour in Avoca and provide a memorable day in an enjoyable relaxed atmosphere. Whether you enjoy history, nature, scenery or an afternoon walk this tour offers it all and more!!
Reviewed By gusflynn
This is a lovely part of Ireland and our guide Robert was excellent at pointing out all the landmarks and explaining the history of the area. Not only that he gave the group a great insight into the fauna of the area, most especially the Kites that have been reintroduced into Wicklow. Unfortunately we didnt see any but a reason to come back again I think. A super afternoon and well worth my drive of an hour and half to get to Wicklow.
5. Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 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 ProfT - New England
This is a fantastic day trip that takes you through Lough Tay to one of the original early medieval monastic settlements. St. Kevin was particularly important for the community of Glendalough, and if you've visited monastic sites elsewhere in Europe you'll see why and how the Irish system developed so differently.
6. Falconry Ireland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By f1ange04 - Dundalk, Ireland
We had a really good time with Laurence at Falconry Ireland. Got to fly Harris hawks. Learned a lot about different birds. Saw barn owls, tawny owls, snowy owls, lanner falcons, buzzards and my favorite burrowing owls. Would highly recommend going down. Laurence was a gentleman.
7. Footfalls Walking Holidays
Overall Ratings
5 based on 131 reviews
Footfalls Walking Holidays was founded in 1994 by Christopher and Teresa Stacey. We wanted to share our love and interest in the great outdoors with others so we started guiding individuals and groups in the Wicklow Mountains. Before long we were getting requests from our customers to see more of Ireland than just Wicklow and also do self-guided tours. Today we have expanded to where we are offering guided and self-guided tours to almost every corner of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Lake District. Despite out growth almost all of our tours are guided by us, Christopher and Teresa, to guarantee that personal touch.
Reviewed By Greg h - Olathe, Kansas
An incredible 8 day walking tour of a most beautiful area of Ireland! From the Beara Peninsula, Dorsey Island and the Beara Way to the Gap of Dunlop into the Black Valley and the Kerry Way and finishing on the Dingle Peninsula walking the low bog and then along Inch Beach. All with the most amazing guide, thanks Christopher! An experience of a lifetime! You don't want to miss this!
8. Avoca White Cross
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Philomena S
Signposting is not great!! We found this quite difficult to access. We crossed a small bridge, drove up to a small car park close to a disused copper mine and walked uphill from there. It is quite a hike but most enjoyable if you have the time. The view from the cross is lovely and picnic tables are provided. There were cars driving on the road we walked but not sure where they came from or how bad the road is for driving. Where we walked is very narrow and only allows for single lane traffic.
9. Arklow Golf Links
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By nywlid - North Wales
Hidden gem, great links golf with greens to die for, smooth,fast and very undulating,plenty of 3 and 4 putts. Catering side is run by Luke and James who served us two meals and a few Guinness which was fantastic.Both meals were of the highest order....MoreThank you very much for your review and we all at Arklow Golf Club look forward to seeing you soon.
10. Mottee Stone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Bilp42 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Folklore of the area says that the Mottee Stone was the hurling ball of the giant Finn McCool who hit it from the top of Lugnaquilla Mountain to top of this hill. Utter rubbish, of course, as it was deposited here during the last Ice age. A 150 ton Granite rock that is really out of place. Terrific 360 degree viewing platform.
TAGS
