Dublin Airport 40 min
Dalkey Island (25 min) 25-acre isle with an 1804 tower & battery & medieval church ruins, plus wild goats, seals & terns. Great Sugar Loaf (8 min) This iconic 501-m. mountain made up of Cambrian quartzite features steep slopes & scenic views. Killiney Hill (22 min) Popular walking & hiking locale with panoramic ocean & mountain views, plus a park with monuments. Bray Head (15 min) Scenic hilltop with a cross installation, promenade & cliff walk & long-distance views of the bay. Powerscourt Waterfall (14 min) 398-ft. waterfall in mountain foothill area with ancient trees, sika deer & rich birdlife. Avoca Mount Usher Gardens (15 min) Romantic riverside gardens on the site of a mill, with seasonal flowers, a cafe and shopping area. Powerscourt House & Gardens (18 min) 18th-century stately home and famous landscaped grounds, with themed gardens and a waterfall. Johnnie Fox's Pub (21 min) Traditional pub in mountain location with decorative farm tools, hooley nights and live Irish music. Lough Tay (23 min) A popular view destination for hikers, this scenic, privately owned lake is surrounded by mountains. James Joyce Tower & Museum (25 min) Martello tower containing Joyce memorabilia where the author stayed and his novel Ulysses begins. Killruddery House & Gardens (11 min) Elegant 19th-century house with elaborate gardens, conservatory, theatre and monthly farm market. Wicklow Mountains National Park (32 min) Mountainous national park of 50,000 acres with lakes, forest and well-maintained walking trails. SEA LIFE Bray Aquarium (15 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Djouce (48 min) Mountain and climbing |