Visiting Wicklow
Why Wicklow? The answer is in the hills that gently rise and fall around us, our sparkling lakes, mysterious woodlands, and the warm welcomes found in our hotels, restaurants, and pubs. Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, Wicklow remains unrivalled in the many things there are to see, do, taste, and experience. Make yourself at home and discover what Wicklow has to offer.
The Blessington Lakes
The Blessington Lakes trail takes you all around the 5000 acres of water that makes up the Poulaphouca Reservoir.
The Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way is part of a nationwide network of long distance walkways which are self-guided. The Wicklow Way stretches over 127km of varied terrain.
Blessington Greenway
The Blessington Greenway walk links the historic town of Blessington with the Palladian mansion at Russborough House. The trail starts at Blessington and leads south along the shores of Blessington Lakes and through forest and natural woodland.
The Blessington Greenway walk links the historic town of Blessington with the Palladian mansion at Russborough House. The trail starts at Blessington and leads south along the shores of Blessington...
Baltinglass Abbey
Founded in 1148 by Dermot McMurrogh, Baltinglass Abbey housed up to 36 Cistercian monks and lay brothers. In the early 16th Century, Baltinglass Abbey was one the richest in Ireland, until the reformation by Henry VIII which saw the dissolution of the order.
Founded in 1148 by Dermot McMurrogh, Baltinglass Abbey housed up to 36 Cistercian monks and lay brothers. In the early 16th Century, Baltinglass Abbey was one the richest in Ireland, until the...
Glendalough
A little further East from Blessington, you’ll find the historic site of Glendalough which is easily accessible by car and the perfect day-trip before an evening concert back at Russborough House.