Things To Do
Attractions / Things to do in Wickklow
Biking in wicklow
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The Wicklow way
This 127 Km of marked trail across the Wicklow Mountains travels through Glendalough.
www.wicklowway.com
Sally Gap
A wonderful drive from Glendalough, visit glenmacnass waterfall, scenic sally gap, Lough Tay and Lough Dan and back to roundwood and then to Laragh.
Dwyer McAllister cottage
Traditional thatched cottage found in glen of Imaal. Scene of a famous shoot out durning the 1798 rebellion.
The Great sugar loaf
A very nice climb, one of the best views over the Irish Sea, Dublin and the Wicklow mountains.
Killruddery House and Garden
Most successful Elizabethan Romanesque building in Ireland with 17th century gardens in their original layout.
www.killruddy.com
National Sealife Centre bray
28 tanks of fish displaying over 90 different marine and freshwater species.
www.sealife.ie
Powerscourt house and gardens
One of the world’s great gardens. Sweeping terraces, lovely walks, and ornamental lake. The house is an 18th century Palladian house. Powerscourt waterfall is the highest in Ireland and only a short drive from the gardens.
www.powerscourt.ie
Glencree visitor centre
Time for a coffee and a look at former 19th century British army barracks.
www.glencree.ie
National Garden Exhibition Centre Kilquade
24 individual gardens designed by different landscapers and designers a wonderful place for ideas and you can even buy your plants here.
www.gardenexhibition.ie
Mount Usher Gardens Ashford
One of Wicklow’s most visited gardens, open all year this garden represents the Robinsonian style ie. informality and natural style .
www.mountushergardens.ie
Avondale House and forest park
This is the birthplace and home of Charles Steward Parnell set in a magnificent forest park.
www.coillte.ie
Glenmalure Valley and waterfall
Spectacular drive through glacial valley only a 10 min drive form Glendalough.
Kilmacurragh Arboretum Kilbride
Extensive collection of rare trees and shrubs, the ruins of a wonderful house a great place to visit anytime of the year.
www.botanicgardens.ie
Wicklow Gaol Wicklow town
Experience the harshness of prison life in the 18th century. Open all year. Well worth a visit
www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com
The Meetings of the Waters
At the meetings of the water the Avonmore river and the Avonbeg rivers meet to form the Avoca river. Thomas Moore wrote the wonderful song about this place.
Avoca Village
Beautiful Irish village made famous for the filiming of the series “Ballkissangel”.
Avoca Handweavers
The oldest surviving working mill in Ireland to day it dates back to 1723. Now also famous for its great food.
www.avoca.ie
Annamoe Equestrian Centre
Only a 5 min drive to this centre enjoy a trek around this estate.
www.glendaloughadventure.ie
Annamoe Trout Fishery
Open all year, suitable for all ages.
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Hilltop Quad and sporting club
Great day out to ride a Quad, take up Archery or if more adventurous you can do a spot of shooting.
Ballinastoe mountain bike trail
For the energetic you can try out mountain biking trails in Ballinastoe on Djouce mountain.
www.coillteoutdoors.ie
Clara Lara Fun Park
Only a 5 min drive to this childrens adventure and water park.
www.claralara.com
Glenroe Open Farm Kilcoole
Open farm for all the family with playground and nature walks.
www.glenroefarm.com
Greenan Farm Museum and Maze
Challenging celtic maze and interesting farm museum.
www.greenanmaze.com
Golf in Wicklow
Djouce (roundwood) www.wicklow.ie
Durids Heath (newtownmountkennedy) www.druidsglen.ie
Delgany (Delgany) www.delganygolfclub.com
Druids glen (Newtownmountkennedy) www.druidsglen.ie
The European club (Brittas bay) www.theeuropeanclub.com
Glen of the Downs (Delgany) www.glenofthedowns.com
Greystones (Greystones) www.greystonesgc.com
Powerscourt golf course west (Enniskerry) www.powerscourt.ie
Powerscourt golf course east (Enniskerry) www.powerscourt.ie
Rathsallagh (dunlavin) www.rathsallagh.com
Roundwood (newtownmountkennedy) www.roundwoodgolf.com
Tulfarris (Blessington) www.tulfarris.com
Wicklow (Wicklow town) www.wicklowgolfclub.com
Woodenbridge (Avoca) www.woodenbridgegolfclub.com
Seafield (Gorey) www.seafieldhotel.com
