Wicklow

Wicklow could carry thirty of these and we cut it to twenty. Glendalough and Powerscourt are the anchors, and everything else in the mountains is free: the Sally Gap, Lough Tay from the road above it, and the cliff path from Bray to Greystones. All of it is inside an hour of Dublin.

Monastic site · LaraghGlendaloughGlendalough fills a glacial valley, with a round tower, a gateway and two lakes above it.

House and gardens · EnniskerryPowerscourt House and GardensTerraced gardens stepping down from a Palladian house towards the Sugar Loaf, with a walled garden and a pet cemetery.

Waterfall · EnniskerryPowerscourt WaterfallIreland's highest waterfall drops 121 metres, in parkland a few kilometres from the main estate.

1. WMWicklow Mountains National ParkNational park · LaraghOver 20,000 hectares of blanket bog, heath and upland woodland across the middle of the county.
2. Lough TayLake · RoundwoodThe lake is dark with a white sand beach at one end of it, seen from a pull in on the Sally Gap road.
3. Great Sugar LoafMountain · KilmacanogueThe quartzite cone stands over the N11. You can be up and down inside an hour from the car park.
4. Bray to Greystones Cliff WalkWalk · BraySeven kilometres of path cut into the cliff around Bray Head, sea on one side and the railway line below.
5. Mount Usher GardensGarden · AshfordTwenty acres along the Vartry river, planted informally in the wild garden style.
6. Sally GapViewpoint · RoundwoodA crossroads at five hundred metres on the old Military Road, with open bog in every direction from it.
7. Russborough HouseHouse and gardens · BlessingtonA long Palladian house above the Blessington lakes, holding the Beit art collection.

1. Arklow Maritime MuseumMuseum · ArklowThe Arklow Maritime Museum deals extensively with the maritime history of Arklow in County Wicklow, particularly its boat building, life boat and fishing traditions.
2. Arklow South BeachBeach · ArklowArklow Beach, located on the scenic southeast coast of County Wicklow, offers a peaceful escape with its long sandy shoreline and views of the Irish Sea.
3. Tick-Tock Activity FarmVisitor farm · ArklowTick-Tock Activity Farm, close to Arklow, County Wicklow, caters for toddlers and up to 10 year olds.
4. Sculpture In WoodlandForest park · AshfordUnique in Ireland, Sculpture in Woodland is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Devil's Glen Wood, Ashford, County Wicklow.
5. Wren’s Wood GardenGarden · AshfordOriginally Wren’s Wood is located was part of the Dunran Demesne.
6. Bray South Promenade BeachBeach · Bray
7. Mermaid Arts CentreGallery · BraySince their launch over 20 years ago, Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, has made an impact in the artistic and cultural life of County Wicklow.
8. Dwyer McAllister CottageCastle or historic house · DonardDwyer McAllister Cottage located 9km south-east of Donard.
9. Agricultural Heritage Display CentreMuseum · EnniskerryThe Agricultural Heritage Display Centre, in Enniskerry County Wicklow, displays an exhibition of rural history, showing the evolution of Irish farm life over many generations.
10. Powerscourt DistilleryMuseum · EnniskerryEnjoy fantastic whiskey at Powerscourt Distillery on the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, County Wicklow.
11. Cullen's Sheep FarmVisitor farm · GlendaloughStep into the story of rural Ireland at Cullen’s Sheep Farm in beautiful County Wicklow.
12. Glendalough Visitor CentreAbbey or church · GlendaloughExperience Glendalough, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland.
13. O Brother Brewing - Taproom, Tours & Craft Beer ExperiencesMuseum · GreystonesO Brother Brewing - Taproom, Tours & Craft Beer Experiences has established itself as a dynamic, independent brewery.
14. Glenroe Open FarmVisitor farm · KilcooleAn ideal family day out in County Wicklow.
15. K2alpacasVisitor farm · Newtown Mount KennedyMeet Alpaca Joe and enjoy an Alpaca Trek on Joe’s Farm.
16. Wicklow Wolf Brewery & TaproomMuseum · Newtown Mount KennedyEnjoy a craft beer made with locally grown hops at Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom in Newtown Mount Kennedy, in County Wicklow.
17. Beyond the Trees AvondaleForest park · RathdrumDiscover Ireland's exciting world class visitor experience at Beyond the Trees Avondale and venture upwards on the 1.4km treetop walk in Avondale Forest Park, County Wicklow.
18. Parnell National Memorial ParkPark · RathdrumParnell National Memorial Park, in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, features a short looped walk, a beautiful stream, restful seating areas and a children's playground.
19. Wicklow BreweryMuseum · RedcrossVisit the award winning Wicklow Brewery in the village of Redcross, County Wicklow and enjoy a selection of many craft beers.
20. Altidore CastleCastle or historic house · WicklowEighteenth century castallated house now owned by Descendants of Thomas Addis Emmet.
21. Avoca Studio GalleryGallery · WicklowThe Avoca Studio Gallery is home to artist Rod Coyne, the Avoca Painting School and more.
22. Black Castle WicklowAncient site · WicklowThe Black Castle ruin stands on a rocky headland over the sea, at the eastern side of the Wicklow town.
23. Daisy Cottage FarmVisitor farm · WicklowEnjoy a foodie experience, led by pastry chef Lorraine Aispill with the Arán, Im agus Subh tour, celebrating the flavours, stories and heritage of Irish farmhouse baking.
24. Festina Lente GardensGarden · WicklowFestina Lente Garden is one of the few surviving restored walled Gardens in Ireland still in use today as it would have been in the late Victorian period.
25. Greenan MazeVisitor farm · WicklowGreenan Maze is located in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, 6kms from Rathdrum and only 1 hour south of Dublin.
26. Hunting Brook GardenGarden · WicklowHunting Brook Garden is located in Blessington, County Wicklow and is an inspiring tropical, prairie and woodland gardens.
27. Kilmantin ArtsGallery · WicklowKilmantin Arts is located on Bridge Street, in the heart of Wicklow Town.
28. National Botanic Gardens - KilmacurraghGarden · WicklowIn the heart of the garden county of Ireland, Kilmacurragh is home to one of the most important plant collections in the country.
29. Rathgall Stone FortAncient site · WicklowRathgall Stone Fort is an extensive hillside fortification with 8th century outer walls and later medieval inner walls, in Tullow County Carlow.
30. Tearmann Community GardenGarden · WicklowThe Tearmann Community Garden is a green space designed for biodiversity and the organic growing of food.
31. The Dower House GardensGarden · WicklowThe Dower House Gardens are 19th century gardens surrounding an 18th century house with lawns, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and wisteria.

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