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Donard is a pretty village at the northern end of the beautiful Glen of Imaal. This area is a haven for hillwalking and a great base for a short break in the #wicklow hills.
One of the more popular hikes in the area is Lugnaquilla, Leinster's highest mountain and the second highest peak in Ireland. Lug is 925 metres high and graded as difficult, so suited to experienced walkers. More - bit.ly/3fHBTkp
Worth a visit is Michael Dwyer's cottage, in which he fought the encircled British troops in 1799 before escaping over the snow-covered mountains. Although the interior is not currently accessible, you can see the scene of the famous shoot out and admire the exterior of the restored stone walled thatchThe elbowroom escapep://bit.ly/LugnaquillaWicklow
The elbowroom escape is a wonderful spot for an overnight stay with gorgeous ensuite Garden Cabins filled with hand made furniture, featuring cosy down and cotton bedding. Step straight out into an acre of landscaped gardens surrounded by miles of forest and mountains. Until the end of August, you can enjoy a free evening meal on one night, when you book a two night stay! More - bit.ly/3iuA6AX
Castleruddery Stone Circle, a National Monument, is also nearby and worth a visit. Dating from approx. 2,500BC this impressive Bronze Age stone circle of 29 stones, some of which are decorated with cup marks with two enormous white quartz portal stones at the entrance, each weighing at least 15 tons! More - Where is Tara?/3kBw1ga
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Beautiful place
And Moat Farm Caravan Park ..Top Class
Thomy Coxy
Carol Doyle
A gorgeous part of County Wicklow - well worth exploring. And there is a Sugarloaf there too!
Thank you x
It's a glorious place to explore
Fabulous views 😊
Locals out enjoying the trails in the Wicklow Mountains National Park this week 🐑🐑🐑
Thanks to Damien Smith 2 Tanks Photography for this super shot 😊
#wicklowoutdoors #BackToWicklow
No masks though. Tsk tsk.🙂
Beautiful 😍
That’s a lot of billy goat gruffs 😂❤️ brilliant photo by the way
What a brilliant photo
All this time, they hate the feel of the bog!
Brilliant photo..
Never leave home without your Shepherd's crook.
Awesome photograph!
Magical
Kelly McGarvey
Note the appropriate social distancing...
Norman O'Leary !! 😉
Follow the leader!
The Spink.
Looking for a safe and fun activity for the kids next week? Rathsallagh Golf Club, just south of Dublin off the M9, have a junior Summer Golf Camp from Monday 17th August for 3 fun filled days! 🏌️♀️
All juniors welcome especially beginners. Kids will be introduced to all aspects of golf, including irons, woods, chipping, putting and lots more including a fun party on the final day 😊
Contact Ted Higgins Advanced PGA Professional
on 087 2368880 or 045 403316 for more information and to book.
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