Dublin Airport 1 hr 3
Lugnaquilla (38 min) 3,035-ft. mountain peak with a plateau & cliffs, offering views as far as Wales in clear conditions. Great Sugar Loaf (26 min) This iconic 501-m. mountain made up of Cambrian quartzite features steep slopes & scenic views. Avondale Forest (18 min) Woodland of sequoia & eucalyptus with riverside walks, plus cycling routes & picnic tables. Glendalough Cathedral (5 min) Stone ruins of a monastic settlement originally built in the 6th century by St. Kevin. Lough Tay (24 min) A popular view destination for hikers, this scenic, privately owned lake is surrounded by mountains. Powerscourt Waterfall (29 min) 398-ft. waterfall in mountain foothill area with ancient trees, sika deer & rich birdlife. Clara Lara FunPark (7 min) Amusement park with family-friendly canoeing, water slides & rafting, plus zip lining & mini golf. Lough Dan (17 min) Compact, secluded lake cradled amid mountains, with hiking trails & small sandy beaches. Poulaphouca Reservoir (33 min) Manmade, active reservoir begun in 1937 offering walking, swimming, fishing & birdwatching. Avoca Mount Usher Gardens (24 min) Romantic riverside gardens on the site of a mill, with seasonal flowers, a cafe and shopping area. Luggala (25 min) Mountain, lake, and climbing Glendalough Upper Lake (20 min) Picturesque glacial lake with a church accessible by boat, hiking & serene views. Glenmacnass Waterfall (12 min) Waterfall and river Wicklow Mountains National Park (32 min) Mountainous national park of 50,000 acres with lakes, forest and well-maintained walking trails. Djouce (47 min) Mountain and climbing |