A walk for the weekend 🚶
This stairway to heaven will lead you high up into the Wicklow Mountains National Park, with glorious views all around. Find out more about this walk here - bit.ly/SpincWalk
The Spinc is a popular walking trail accessible from the carparks at Glendalough. An initial climb brings you up over the Valley with stunning views as the Wicklow Uplands open out around you. #WicklowOutdoors.
Getting There:
Get to Glendalough easily on the new daily bus service from Wicklow town, with 4 daily weekday and 6 daily weekend services. More info here - bit.ly/2IAcKLU
Staying Overnight:
Why not stay over at The Glendalough Hotel, a lovely Victorian building which has been completely refurbished. Enjoy panoramic views of the Wicklow countryside and awaken to the sounds of nearby waterways. More - bit.ly/2TDunOe
Where to eat:
The The Wicklow Heather Restaurant and Accommodation, between #Laragh & #Glendalough is well know for its affordable gourmet experience with extensive menu options. Browse through the Irish writers room with eclectic array of works from Yeats, Joyce & other greats. More - bit.ly/2QmzQWR #wicklow
Photo credit: via Instagram - @cyclinginireland/
@hayesgeorgina
Will keep it in mind for my next visit!
Did it It is brilliant
Noreen Hayes
On my to do list
Amazing walk!!
Wow Jonathan this looks cool !
Nigel Scanlon
Thomas Sheridan
Monica Breen
Michael Walsh Teresa Dunleavy
Finbarr Mc Closkey
Siobhan McMorrow here’s all the info from that pic you posted a while ago!
Is it an easy climb ? We would like to do it but we are not used to climbing
Arleen Campbell
Geraldine Coss
Áine Walker
James Mooney
John Kelso
Pat Lewis
Janice Mary Griffith this type of boardwalk would be nice round the lake 😄
Michelle Kealy
Chris Deegan
Monique Offner
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Roberta Clarke This can be our Sunday walk 👏
Heritage Week continues until 25th August, with a huge range of fantastic events taking place all across #Wicklow. Here are a few, or to view the full listing click here - bit.ly/HeritageWeekWicklow2019
Butterfly Watch at The Miners' Village, Upper Lake, #Glendalough on 22 August, 12pm - 4pm (subject to weather).
The Miners' Village is home to one of Ireland's most camouflaged butterflies - the Grayling. Free event.
The Hillforts of Baltinglass, on 22 August, 7pm - 8:15pm at #Baltinglass Courthouse. A talk by Alan Hawkes, Archaeologist on the significance of the Baltinglass Hillfort complex with special reference to the most recent discoveries, with opportunity to visit the old cells and the courthouse building. Free event.
Whale Watch on both #Bray Head and #Wicklow Head, on 24 August, 2pm - 5pm. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group hosts these guided land-based whale watches. Bring binoculars, your sense of humour and refreshments! Free event.
Open Day at #Wicklow Lighthouse, 25 August, 10am - 4pm.
Imagine life as a lighthouse keeper on a self-guided tour of this restored 18th century lighthouse. This will be an opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark Trust. Free event.
Love wicklow
More amazing shots for August's #WicklowOutdoors photo competition! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE 😊
Just hit the like/love button on the photo you think should win one of our exclusive Wicklow Outdoors t-shirts!
1. Croghan Woods Sunset, by Des
2. Roman on top of the world at Lough Ouler
3. Summer scene at Lough Dan, by Jim
4. Exploring the Miner's Village at Glendalough, by Sean
If you'd like the chance to win your very own Wicklow Outdoors t-shirt, head over to our Instagram profile for more info - bit.ly/WicklowOutdoorsComp
Winner announced later this week!
