Valentine's Week: Unique Romantic Locations for a Wicklow Proposal!!!!
3- The Piper’s Stones
“Above you are the stars, below you are the stones” – Ed Fitch, Pagan High priest.
For those with an interest in Pagan mythology, this Bronze age site is of particular importance. Believed to be the site of pagan ceremonies and sun worship almost 3000 years ago. Athgreaney Stone Circle or the ‘Piper’s Stones’ as they are more commonly known is just off the N81 just beyond Hollywood when travelling South. Legend has it that a piper and his damsels were caught dancing at a Ceili upon the hill on the Sabbath. A sacrilegious act which resulted in them being turned to stone.
Also within the stone circle you will find a whitethorn tree, a common haunt of the fairy folk and place for offerings to be made and blessings to be bestowed. What better place to take your kindred spirit and ask the gods for their eternal blessings.
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Unique Romantic Locations for a Wicklow Proposal!!!!
With #Valentine’s splitting the month in half (just like hearts), February is the most romantic month of the year. #Wicklow is the ideal place to bring your partner for a romantic overnight, special meal, forest walk and much more. Wicklow in Spring is something special. Think crisp days and cosy evenings. Wicklow offers some stunning locations that have been chosen by many to get down on one knee and pop that special question! We have listed below a few romantic places for an unforgettable Wicklow proposal! Over the next few days, we will show you a few places to discover those romantic locations! Or go straight to the visitwicklow.ie website for the full list!
--> 1st: Lough Ouler
#Ireland’s famous heart-shaped lake, Lough Ouler could quiet possibly be the best place in the World to get engaged! Take a hike around the Wicklow hills followed by a dip in the lake for the ultimate exhilarating day! The car park above Glenmacnass Waterfall is the ideal starting point for the 8.5km hike. Don’t forget your sensible shoes and your camera to capture the action! Warning, there is no marked trail to Lough Ouler and mountain navigation skill and mountain gear is highly recommended.
Tomorrow, more!!!
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County Wicklow was greatly rewarded at 2022 Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards receiving a total of six prizes. Those included:
- The Spinc Loop in Glendalough: Number 1 for Ireland’s Best Walk Trail/Trail
- Hidden Valley: Number 1 for Best Campsite
- Powerscourt Hotel: Number 3 for Best Spa
- River Valley: Number 4 for Best Campsite
- Beyond the Tree, Avondale: Number 6 for Sustainability
- Brittas Bay Beach: Number 10 for Best Beach in Ireland
Congratulations to all!!!
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New Year's Resolution Ideas: For the new year, why not plan and train to complete a Wicklow Outdoors Challenge? Wicklow has a variety of events and challenges that make the most of the fantastic playground the County has to offer. Sign up to an Adventure Race: #questglendalough, @wicklow200 @ecotrailwicklow . Walk the #WicklowWay, Cycle or Walk around Wicklow to complete your #wicklowpassport
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