County Wicklow: Things to Do & Places to Visit • Go-to-Ireland.com

Glendalough

Laragh - Laragh

Mountain passes Mountain passes

Sally Gap

Enjoy the wide-open spaces and magic of Ireland’s wild nature!

Hiking tours in Ireland

The Wicklow Way

It's time to get your boots on and hit the trails of Wicklow's wide open spaces!

Irish mountains

The Wicklow Mountains

How about a trip to the picturesque Wicklow mountains, with their ever-changing colors?

Historic prisons

Wicklow Gaol

Why not visit Wicklow Gaol, Wicklow's historic prison? A terrifying place, which promised the prisoners a veritable descent into hell!

Irish lakes Irish lakes

Lough Tay

A magnificent Irish lake with deep, mysterious waters. Anglers will love it!

Irish forest parks

Ballinastoe Woods

Ballinastoe Woods is a magnificent Irish mountain forest in County Wicklow. A place to walk!

Irish lakes

Lough Ouler

Lough Ouler is a lake in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Magnificent, heart-shaped!

Irish tourist routes

The Old Military Road

This route offers some of the best views in the national park!

The Miners village

Wicklow Mountains National Park

County Wicklow

County Wicklow (Contae Chill Mhantáin) is a region in Ireland with exceptional natural heritage. Wild and authentic, it has the advantage of being close to the Dublin area. Dubliners often go there for a weekend stroll to get some fresh air.

Discover County Wicklow

Enchanting and timeless landscapes

County Wicklow is primarily appreciated for its wild nature, with its national park, imposing mountains, but also for its rugged coastline, paradisiacal beaches, and archaeological heritage (such as the Glendalough site). A true haven for hikers, the county offers countless sporting, intellectual, and recreational activities. Plenty to enjoy whether you travel alone, as a couple, or with family!

For city dwellers, we especially recommend not missing the towns of Wicklow, Bray, and Arklow, small very pleasant towns where it is nice to stroll, visit museums, and taste local Irish cuisine. The county’s inhabitants are quite friendly and welcoming, and enjoy hearing how fabulous their country is. Don’t hesitate to meet them!