| Wicklow
Heritage Sights |
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Wicklow Heritage
Click here for a full listing of
heritage and historical sights and attractions around
Wicklow |
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Sally Gap & Lough Tay
SCENIC DRIVE: One of two east-to-west
passes across the Wicklow Mountains. Spectacular views
of blanket bog and the dark peaty waters of Lough Tay.
The Gap connects with the Military Road... |
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The Wicklow Way
WALK: Longest self-guided trail in Ireland, stretching
127km from Dublin to Carlow through the Wicklow
Mountains. Check on Wicklow maps for access points. |
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Wicklow Gap
SCENIC DRIVE: A 26km scenic drive
from Hollywood to Laragh crossing the Wicklow Mountains.
The Gap follows St. Kevin’s Way from Glendalough to
Hollywood... |
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Wicklow Mountains National Park
WALK / ATTRACTION: 17 hectares of mountain range
extending over most of Wicklow. The park is home to a
wide variety of flora and fauna, and includes the
ancient settlement of Glendalough. |
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West
Wicklow |
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Baltinglass Abbey
HERITAGE SITE: 12th century abbey ruin. Including six
beautiful gothic arches, it is one of the finest
examples of Romanesque architecture in the country.
Tel: +353(0)59 6482300 |
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Blessington Lakes
SCENIC DRIVE: These manmade lakes
cover 5000 acres of water and were made by the building
of the dam and hydroelectric station. Drive along the
lake drive or enjoy a whole host of activities. |
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Dwyer McAllister Cottage
ATTRACTION: Traditional and historical Irish
thatched cottage, where Irish rebel Michael Dwyer fought
British troops in 1799. Built with local stone and
whitewashed... Tel: +353 (0)40 44 5325 |
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Glen of Imaal
SCENIC DRIVE / WALK: The Glen is enveloped in a ring
of mountains with scenic views. Start here to climb
Lugnaquilla, Wicklow’s highest mountain. |
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Russborough House
ATTRACTION: One of Wicklow’s most beautiful homes, built
in the 18th century. The house and grounds are open to
the public and include a Beech Hedge Maze. Tel: +353
(0)45 865239 |
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North
East Wicklow |
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Bray Heritage Centre
ATTRACTION: Housed in the old courthouse on the Main
Street, Bray Heritage Centre offers a permanent
exhibition, covering the local history. Tel: +353
(0)1-2866796 |
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Bray Seafront and Bray Head
ATTRACTION / WALK: Mile long beachfront promenade,
dominated by Bray Head and its summit cross. Amusements,
hotels and eateries along the promenade. |
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Festina Lente Gardens
ATTRACTION: Two and a half acre restored Victorian
walled garden. The garden contains many unusual plants
and a variety of fruit trees, including the original
pear and apple trees. Tel:+353 (0)1 2720704 |
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Glencree
Centre For Reconciliation
ATTRACTION: The Centre was built as a place to build
peace between communities and contains a café and
visitor centre. Nearby you will find the peaceful German
War Cemetery. Tel:+353 (0)1 2829711 |
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Glenroe Open Farm
ATTRACTION: Close access to a terrific selection of farm
animals and pets. Includes a 1km nature walk to
marshlands adjacent to Kilcoole beach. Tel:+353
(0)1 2872288 |
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Great Sugar Loaf
WALK: One of the Garden County’s most famous
landmarks, which is visible through much of Wicklow and
Dublin. The Sugarloaf is easily accessible from the N11
and is an easy climb at 501m. |
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Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk
WALK: Easy walk with spectacular views over the Irish
Sea, Bray Head and Dublin Bay. Beautiful sea cliff
stroll with abundant wildlife. 8km in length. |
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Kilruddery House & Gardens
ATTRACTION: The most successful Elizabethan-Revival
mansion in Ireland. The 17th century gardens survive in
their original format. Tel: +353 (0)404 46024 |
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National Garden Exhibition Centre
ATTRACTION: Twenty-four gardens designed by different
landscapers and designers. The gardens vary from a large
water and woodland garden to a small town garden.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2819890 |
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National Sea Life Centre
ATTRACTION: 28 tanks featuring over ninety marine and
freshwater species including seahorses, stingrays,
Japanese spider crabs, Moray eels and more. Tel:
+353 (0)1-286 6939
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Powerscourt House &
Gardens
ATTRACTION: One of the most visited attractions in Ireland. Includes historic
house, stunning landscape gardens, Italian & Japanese Gardens, pet cemetery,
Dolphin Pond, etc. Tel:+353 (0)1 2046000 |
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Powerscourt Waterfall
ATTRACTION: The highest waterfall in Ireland, standing
at 121 metres. Facilities include refreshment kiosk,
toilets, playground and nature trail. |
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Mid East
Wicklow |
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Avondale House & Forest Park
ATTRACTION: Birthplace and was the home of Charles
Stewart Parnell (uncrowned king of Ireland). Set in a
magnificent forest park of over 500 acres, trails and
walks... Tel:
+353 (0)404 46111 |
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East
Coast Nature Reserve
ATTRACTION: Important refuge for wetland birds & plants.
There are three main habitats on the reserve – rare bog
(fen), grassland and woodland. Number of walks...
Tel:+353 (0)1 2819878 |
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Glendalough
ATTRACTION: 12th Century monastic city. One of the
most popular tourist destinations in Wicklow and indeed
all of Ireland. In the heart of the Wicklow Mountains.
Tel:+353 (0)404 45325 |
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Glenmalure Valley & Waterfall
SCENIC DRIVE / WALK: This remote and wild u-shaped
glacial valley is the longest of its kind in Ireland.
Along the route you will enjoy spectacular views and the
Carawaystick Brook Waterfall. |
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Greenan
Farm, Museum and Maze
ATTRACTION: Walk the fantastic Celtic hedge maze. Enjoy
the nature trail with ponds, or the working farm with
animals. Craft shop with local produce traditional
tea-room. Tel:
+353 (0)404 46000 |
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Kilmacurragh Arboretum
ATTRACTION: Enjoy an exciting walk amongst a rich and
historic collection of plants. See the diversity of the
world’s plant life gathered at Kilmacurragh Arboretum.
Tel:+353 (0)404 48844 |
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Mount Usher Gardens
Robinsonian style gardens. Trees, shrubs and
herbaceous plants have been introduced from all parts of
the globe and are planted in harmony. Tel:+353 (0)404 40205 |
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Sculpture in Woodland
ATTRACTION / WALK: 12 contemporary sculptures in
the Glen created in the medium of wood. There are also a
number of easy walks to choose from, including Devil’s
Glen Waterfall walk. |
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Victoria's Way
ATTRACTION: Art and Philosophy park, including the
biggest fasting Buddha sculpture in the World.
Tel:
+353 (0)1 2818505 |
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Wicklow Gaol
ATTRACTION: A story of crime, cruelty, exile &
misery. One of the most haunted places in Ireland.
Tel:
+353 (0)404 61599 |
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South
Wicklow |
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Arklow Maritime Museum
ATTRACTION: Museum containing a treaasure trove of
shipbuilders' models, plans and paintings. Open all year
around. Tel: +353 (0)86 3843283 |
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Avoca
Handweavers
ATTRACTION: The oldest surviving working mill in Ireland
dates from 1723. See weavers working looms from up close
creating traditional Irish craft. Tel:
+353 (0)402 35105 |
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Brittas Bay Beach
ATTRACTION: Brittas Bay is a 3.2km stretch of
beautiful fine sandy beach on the Irish Sea Coast (blue
flag). The dunes are home to many interesting wildlife
species and plants. |
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The Avoca Mines
Remains of seven engine houses, a mineral tramway arch
with a colourful mine landscape containing precipitation
ponds and spoilheaps from the different eras. |
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Meeting of the Waters
SCENIC LOCATION: At the famous landmark and beauty spot,
the Meeting of the Waters, the Avonmore and Avonbeg
rivers come together to form the Avoca River. |
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Shillelagh Sticks
Experience the ancient craft of Shillelagh stick making
in the ancestral home of this renowned Irish icon. |
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The Mottee Stone
The Mottee Stone is an erratic boulder that was lifted
in the flows of the ice age and deposited here as the
ice melted. |
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Tinahely Courthouse
ATTRACTION: The courthouse in Tinahely was built in
1843 and was restored and opened as a centre for arts,
culture and heritage in January, 1996. Tel:+353 (0)402 38529 |
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Tomnafinnoge Woodlands Walk
WALK: Half way between the villages of Shillelagh and
Tinahely, Tomnafinoge Wood is a Special Area of
Conservation. This ancient woodland will bring you back
in time. |
