Introduction
County Wicklow extends from Bray, 19km (12 miles) S of Dublin, to Arklow, 64km (40 miles) S of Dublin
Sitting at a seaside cafe in the cheerful suburban town of Bray, you can look off to the southern horizon and see the mountains of County Wicklow casting their shadow your way. Wicklow's northernmost border is just a dozen or so miles south of Dublin, making it one of the easiest day trips. The beauty of the mountains, with their peaceful Vale of Avoca and isolated, contemplative monastery site, Glendalough, makes this landscape one of the most rewarding views.
Bray is a stylish, upscale town, but it's also busy and bustling, so many people choose to head to County Wicklow by way of the sweet harbor town of Greystones, a place you might not tell your friends about, for fear of spoiling the secret. It has no special attractions except its charming self, and that's enough.
Beyond Greystones, a raised granite ridge runs through the county, peaking at two of the highest mountain...
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Glendalough
- Glendalough monastery (situated about thirty kilometers from Dublin) was founded by St Kevin in the 6th century. It is difficult not to be profoundly...
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Glendalough
This evocative, misty glen is a magical place. An old, abandoned monastery built around two dark lakes, surrounded by forests, it's a memorable...
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Wicklow Mountains National Park
Nearly 20,000 hectares (49,400 acres) of County Wicklow make up this national park. The core area surrounds Glendalough, including the Glendalough...
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