Travel Guide of Wicklow in Ireland by Influencers and Travelers

Wicklow is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. Located south of Dublin on the east coast of the island, it has a population of 10,584 according to the 2016 census. The town is to the east of the M11 route between Dublin and Wexford.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Wicklow

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1 - Vartry Reservoir

   14 km away

Vartry Reservoir is a reservoir at Roundwood in County Wicklow, Ireland. The water is piped from Vartry to a large open service reservoir in Stillorgan in the southern suburbs of Dublin. The reservoir is operated by Irish Water.

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2 - Lough Dan

   19 km away

Lough Dan is a scenic boomerang-shaped ribbon lake largely set on private property, in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. Lough Dan lake lies at the base of Luggala 595 metres and Knocknacloghoge 534 metres mountains.

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3 - Mountain bike in County Wicklow

   18 km away

The peaty highlands of Roundwood Village represent a terrain untouched by the hands of time. Explore its feral spinneys, hidden bogs and secret fairy circles on enchanted mountain biking tours through the surrounding Vartry Lakes...A landscape t...

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4 - Glendalough

   20 km away

Glendalough is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. From 1825 to 1957, the head of the Glendalough Valley was the site of a galena lead mine.

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5 - Lough Tay

   21 km away

Lough Tay or The Guinness Lake, is a small but scenic lake set on private property in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. The lake lies between the mountains of Djouce 725 metres, and Luggala 595 metres, and is dominated by Luggala's east-facing granite cliffs.

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6 - County Wicklow

   21 km away

Bray is a coastal town in north County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated about 20 km south of Dublin city centre on the east coast. It has a population of 32,600 making it the ninth largest urban area within Ireland. Bray was a resort town, and its proximity to Dublin make it a destination for tourists and day-trippers from the capital.

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7 - Glendalough Upper Lake

   22 km away

Glendalough Upper Lake is a glacial lake near Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland.

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8 - Powerscourt Waterfall

   22 km away

Powerscourt Waterfall, is a 121-metre high waterfall, on the River Dargle near Enniskerry in County Wicklow, Ireland. Situated at the base of the Glensoulan Valley, the waterfall is overlooked by Djouce 725 metres and Maulin 570 metres.

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9 - Lough Ouler

   24 km away

Tonelagee at 817 metres, is the 25th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 33rd–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale.

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10 - Wicklow Mountains National Park

   25 km away

Wicklow Mountains National Park is a 220-square-kilometre protected area in Ireland, one of six national parks in the country. The park stretches through County Wicklow as well as small areas of South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown in County Dublin.

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11 - Bray Head

   25 km away

Bray Head is a 241 m hill and headland located in northern County Wicklow, Ireland, between the towns of Bray and Greystones. It forms part of the Wicklow Mountains and is a popular spot with hillwalkers.

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Why should you visit Wicklow ?

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County Wicklow on Ireland's east coast is one of its most beautiful regions, encompassing rolling mountains, pristine beaches and plenty of historic sites. It's also home to many things you'll only find in Wicklow, from the country's tallest waterfall to Saint Patrick's landing site.

 The beautiful Wicklow Mountains National Park is the largest of Ireland's six national parks, spanning 220 square kilometers, and the site of the historic Glendalough Abbey. Wicklow Way's self-guided walking trail, part of the mountains was listed in the 2015 book 1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You. Wicklow National Park is only about a 40-minute drive south of Dublin, but you'll feel as if you're in a whole other world, amid some of Ireland's most breathtaking sights. In fact, you may have caught a glimpse of it before, either on television or in film, as it was used as the setting for the “History of Vikings” TV series, the 2007 rom-com.

A satellite garden of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, the Kilmacurragh Botanical Gardens are peaceful on the site of a former estate whose acidic soils and moderate temperatures have turned them into a haven for plants. rare. It has welcomed critically endangered species like the monkey puzzle tree, whose population in Chile has been so devastated that they are now a national monument. The arboretum is also home to many of the Irish champion trees - selected as one of the country's tallest, oldest or largest trees.

The two famous seaside towns of Bray and the Greystones are linked by a 6km trail around the Bray Head peninsula. Overlooking the Irish Sea with unrivaled views north of Wicklow and south of Dublin, this is one of the most beloved walking routes on the east coast. In Bray you can visit The Harbor Bar, once voted the best pub in the world Lonely Planet.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Wicklow

What are the best hotels in Wicklow ?

The best hotels in Wicklow are BrookLodge & Macreddin village, The Parkview hotel, Glendalough Glamping
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What are the most attractive attractions in Wicklow ?

You can visit Sally gap, Russborough house, Glendalough Upper Lake or Wicklow Brewery.

What are the best restaurants in Wicklow ?

1. Madeline's Restaurant : Irish, European
2. Lilys On Church Street : French, Irish
3. Jailer's Rest : Irish, cafe

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