Emer’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Sugarloaf Way trail: https://visitwicklow.ie/listing/sugar-loaf-way/
I created a Google Map to illustrate a looped trail from the cabin, around the Sugarloaf. Roughly 2 hours walking for the loop or more if you plan to go to the peak. Let me know if this map needs any changes:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1tGAjpftiK7B0BnIPnc2SNCBAVgoWXsTc&usp=sharing
Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf Way trail: https://visitwicklow.ie/listing/sugar-loaf-way/
I created a Google Map to illustrate a looped trail from the cabin, around the Sugarloaf. Roughly 2 hours walking for the loop or more if you plan to go to the peak. Let me know if this map needs any changes:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1tGAjpftiK7B0BnIPnc2SNCBAVgoWXsTc&usp=sharing
Monastic site with beautiful lakeside and mountain trails.
Visit midweek to avoid crowds
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Glendalough
Monastic site with beautiful lakeside and mountain trails.
Visit midweek to avoid crowds
Powerscourt Golf Club
Ħalq tal-Powerscourt
Go midweek to avoid crowds
Great (and legal) mountain biking trails!
Bike rental available from biking.ie. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment
Ballinastoe Wood
Great (and legal) mountain biking trails!
Bike rental available from biking.ie. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment
Glen Of The Downs
Nice nature walks
Brittas Bay
Beautiful long, sandy beach
Horse riding lessons and treks for riders of all levels, through Kilruddery estate with views across the Wicklow Mountains.
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Brennanstown Riding School
Southern Cross RoadHorse riding lessons and treks for riders of all levels, through Kilruddery estate with views across the Wicklow Mountains.
Food scene
Fern House Cafe
Great food!
The Happy Pear
Church RoadGreat vegetarian food!
Henry & Rose Super Fast Food
67 Florence RoadV good local chipper
City/town information
Beach walks, marine, sailing club and great coffee shops.
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Greystones
Beach walks, marine, sailing club and great coffee shops.
Lovely walks along Bray Beach promenade and up Bray Head
Great pubs and food stops along the way (access to pubs obviously limited by Covid-19 restrictions)
Lots of shops, off licenses and takeaways available - Tesco, Super Valu, etc.
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Bray
Lovely walks along Bray Beach promenade and up Bray Head
Great pubs and food stops along the way (access to pubs obviously limited by Covid-19 restrictions)
Lots of shops, off licenses and takeaways available - Tesco, Super Valu, etc.
Dublin city centre is less than an hours' drive from Kilmacanogue along the M11.
Dart services run from Bray, but parking is limited. More parking is available at Shankill: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/station/shankill
Luas services also run from Bride's Glen stop, near Loughlinstown, but the nearest park and ride is at Carrickmines: https://luas.ie/
Bus Eireann route 133 runs from Wicklow-Dublin. Check timetables on the Bus Eireann website before travelling, as bus times have been somewhat disrupted as a result of Covid-19.
St. Kevin's Bus Service also runs from Glendalough-Dublin via Kilmacanogue. http://www.glendaloughbus.com/
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Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceDublin city centre is less than an hours' drive from Kilmacanogue along the M11.
Dart services run from Bray, but parking is limited. More parking is available at Shankill: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/station/shankill
Luas services also run from Bride's Glen stop, near Loughlinstown, but the nearest park and ride is at Carrickmines: https://luas.ie/
Bus Eireann route 133 runs from Wicklow-Dublin. Check timetables on the Bus Eireann website before travelling, as bus times have been somewhat disrupted as a result of Covid-19.
St. Kevin's Bus Service also runs from Glendalough-Dublin via Kilmacanogue. http://www.glendaloughbus.com/
Neighbourhoods
Kilmacanogue is a small village with a close community.
Find info here: https://visitwicklow.ie/listing/kilmacanogue/
Kilmacanogue
Kilmacanogue is a small village with a close community.
Find info here: https://visitwicklow.ie/listing/kilmacanogue/