48 heures à Dublin et dans le comté de Wicklow | Ireland.com (2024)

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Is Wicklow, Ireland worth visiting? ›

Wicklow is the perfect place to unwind in nature, here are some of the things you just can't miss when in this scenic county. The Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, rated as the third best garden in the world, at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains feels like a different world.

The best way to get from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains without a car is to line 133 bus and taxi which takes 1h 13m and costs $60 - $85. How long does it take to get from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains? It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains, including transfers.

From Laragh Car Park, hill walkers can access the Green Road to Glendalough and all its walking trails. Walkers can follow the Orange route up towards Derrybawn, the Spinc and Mullacor and the Wicklow Way. St Kevin's Way and Avonmore Way are also close by. The Glendalough Hotel has paid parking for patrons only.

Following the Norman invasion in the 12th century, the Wicklow Mountains became a stronghold and hiding place for Irish clans opposed to English rule. The O'Byrne and O'Toole families carried out a campaign of harassment against the settlers for almost five centuries.

County Antrim

In Northern Ireland, County Antrim is arguably the most beautiful county in the country. County Antrim is a microcosm of the entire country, as within its long boundaries you can find cities, towns, villages, national parks, waterfalls, forests and coastal scenery.

Wicklow has become the most expensive county in Ireland to buy a home, according to a new report by the data technology start-up Geowox.

Highly recommend the SpincTrail (white hike) for anyone with a few hours on their hands. Beautiful views of the mountains and lakes from above. Just about 10 kms all in there are some steep parts both going up and coming down but well worth the trek.

The Wicklow Way is around 130km long and crosses the Wicklow Mountains from Marley Park in Dublin, to Clonegal in County Carlow. The Wicklow Way is one of the most popular walk in Ireland, and is usually split in 6 or 7 sections.

Wicklow (/ˈwɪkloʊ/ WIK-loh; Irish: Cill Mhantáin [ˌciːl̠ʲ ˈwan̪ˠt̪ˠaːnʲ], meaning 'church of the toothless one'; Old Norse: Víkingaló) is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland.

Why is Wicklow famous? ›

Wicklow is renowned for its quality of outdoor life. Try the stunning cliff walk between Greystones and Bray, climb the famous Sugarloaf, spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the picturesque village of Shillelagh or stroll through the gardens in Powerscourt.

If you have time go on the Wicklow Mountain tour. You can see where the films and TV shows Vikings, PS I Love You, Braveheart, and a few others were filmed.

The crown of County Wicklow has to be the nature haven of Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded by St Kevin in the 6th century. Welcoming thousands of visitors each year, the Round Tower, churches and graveyard nestled here are crowned by an awesome natural backdrop of soaring mountains and glossy lakes.

The Wicklow-based set of Disenchanted became an attraction in its own right, after the big-budget Hollywood production took over the town. Enniskerry was transformed during the filming of 'Disenchanted' in 2021.