Activities in the local area
Brittas Bay Beach
Exert yourself and go for a blast of fresh air at Brittas Bay, 3-mile sandy beach. Or be brave and take a dip in the sea. (20 min drive).
Mount Usher Gardens, Cafe & Shops
The beautiful gardens with 4,500 different varieties of trees, shrubs and plants. Enjoy lunch at Avoca Cafe and shop the boutiques (10 mins drive).0404 40205 www.mountushergardens.ie.
The Old Gaol Wicklow
Wicklow Gaol is an atmospheric jail museum experience offering visitors a glimpse of life in prisons of the past. (8mins drive) 0404 61599 www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com
Powerscourt Waterfall & Gardens
Ireland’s highest Waterfall at 121m. Stop for lunch at Powerscourt Estate and visit the magnificent gardens. (34 min drive). www.powerscourt.com
Glendalough Village & Lakes
A Monastic Village with a round tower and Visitor Centre. The Upper Lake is another 1.5km further up the valley. (30 min drive).
Kayaking
Kayak the Vartry River to Broad Lough Lakes with Wicklow Kayaking. www.wicklowkayaking.ie. 0404 66955.
Fishing & Sightseeing
Take to the seas with a Sightseeing, Nature & Fishing Trip with Wicklow Boat Hire. (8 min drive). 0404 67031 www.wicklowboatcharters.ie
Avoca Handweaving Mill, Cafe & Store
The oldest surviving working handweaving mill in Ireland. Take a tour of the mills and enjoy some lunch afterwards. (27 min drive).
Wicklow Town
Visit Wicklow town, sample wines at The Wicklow Wine Co. or have a refreshing drink a the Bridge Tavern, the birthplace of Captain Robert Halpin in 1836. (8 mins drive).
Sugar Loaf Hill Walking
Enjoy breathtaking views as you hill walk up the Sugar Loaf Mountain. (30 min drive to start of walk).
Greenan Farm Museum & Maze
Head to Rathdrum and explore Greenan Farm, Museum & Maze. (27 min drive). 0404 46000 www.greenanmaze.com.
Avondale House & Forest
Excellent for both picnics and walking. Over 500 acres of mature woodland with tree’s from all over the world including the tallest collection of trees in Ireland. 0404 46111 (21 min drive).