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Published by Visit Wicklow on 25 February 2015
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Bray

Included within the top 14 most underrated travel destinations in the world in March 2023 by TimeOut Magazine, Bray is the biggest town in County Wicklow. It is known as the Gateway to the Garden of Ireland and is the longest established seaside town in Ireland. It is only 19km (12 miles) south of Dublin and is reached by DART, Train, Bus or the N11 road. There is a safe beach of sand and shingle to walk on and there is a spacious esplanade. The scene is dominated by Bray Head. Following the railway track, the  Cliff Walk is on the eastern side of Bray Head is one if Ireland’s most popular trail with stunning views over the Irish Sea.

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