Things To Do In Wicklow
The way to explore the wilderness of Wicklow National Park and beyond
Local Walks in Wicklow
There are a number of local forest walks close by including, Djouce woods, Lacken woods, Knocksink Woods, Glen of the Downs and Kindlestown Woods to name but a few.
The Wicklow Way starts in Marley Park in Dublin and extends as far as Clonegal, Carlow. This spectacular 127 km walk takes in some of the most unspoilt countryside in Ireland. Wicklow Way Baggage offer a luggage transfer.
For a less rigorous walk or afternoon stroll while taking in some beautiful gardens Powersourt Estate, Killruddery House and Gardens and Mount Usher Gardens are all close by.
Coolakay House is located on the road to Powerscourt Waterfall, which is an ideal place for a picnic.
Glendalough is a 25 minute drive away which is renowned for its natural beauty and is one of Irelands most visited sites.
List and Maps of Walking Routes
Dining in Wicklow
There are many dining options in the local area, a few popular choices include;
Johnnie Fox’s is situated in Glencullen on top of the Dublin mountains, Johnnie Fox’s is one of Ireland’s oldest and most famous traditional Irish pubs. Live music every night.
In Enniskerry village some options are The Bistro, Emilias located around the clock tower.
Another option is Plucks in Kilmacanogue which offer a wide variety of food in a relaxed pub atmosphere
Film Locations in Wicklow
County Wicklow – the Hollywood of Europe. County Wicklow has been an extremely successful film location since the early days of film making around the 1930s. It has been used in feature films, commercials, television series and short films. Everything from Michael Collins to King Arthur have been shot in County Wicklow. Parts of Enniskerry were used in ‘Into the West’, ‘Ella Enchanted’, ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, ‘Excalibur’, ‘Leap Year’, ‘The Tudors’, ‘Camelot’ and ‘Michael Collins’.
We are lucky to have 2 state of the art studios in Wicklow – Ardmore Studios in Bray, Ireland’s only four-wall studio and the recently opened Ashford Film Studios. Famous films shot in Ardmore include Veronica Guerin, Angela’s Ashes, Braveheart and Breakfast on Pluto and of course the ever popular TV series The Tudors.
Film drives have been set up due to the popularity of some of the films that were shot in County Wicklow. So you can now drive along the routes and take in the fabulous landscape and scenery. The three drives are ‘Braveheart Drive’, ‘Excalibur Drive’, ‘Michael Collins Drive’.
Other activities in wicklow
Golfing
Local golf clubs include:
Powerscourt Golf Club
Bray Golf Club
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club
Horseriding
Brennanstown Riding School
Wolftrek Horse Trekking
Shopping
There are lovely boutique style shops in Enniskerry, Dundrum Town Centre is a 20 minute drive with a wide array of shops.
Swimming
Shoreline Leisure Centre is located in Bray.