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DISCOVER KILMACANOGUE

Welcome to Kilmacanogue, gateway to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains, situated at the foot of the Great Sugarloaf Mountain on the main route from Dublin to Wexford.
The ancient Irish name Cill Mocheanรณg meaning the church of Mocheanรณg refers to an early Irish saint who founded a monastic settlement here around 650-750 AD. Mocheanรณg came from Wales and was a disciple of Saint Patrick and he had strong associations with Glendalough.

In 1834 the population of Kilmacanogue was 2,797 and by 1891 it had fallen by 40% to 1678, mainly due to famine and emigration.
In 1910 Kilmacanogue was a delightful residential district, pleasantly situated amidst beautiful scenery, and inhabited principally by country gentry, Dublin merchants, retired clergymen, and professional gentlemen.

Today this vibrant village has almost 1,000 residents. A great numbers of walkers visit this area and the nearby mountains. The winding country roads are a haven for cyclists offering spectacular scenery.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 53.168597
Longitude: -6.136197

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Food & Drink

Plucks of Kilmacanogue

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Plucks is a local pub serving great food and drink. With the views of the Sugarloaf mountains it is a great place to meet friends...
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Sugar Loaf Way

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Route Description: The Sugar Loaf Way starts at Kilmacanogue 1916 Commemorative Garden close to Kilmacanogue village and winds its way through charming little country roads...
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Djouce Woods Trail

Djouce Woods Trail

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This route provides a shorter / easier option to the Deerpark Djouce route. The route...
2 to 4 Hours Walks
Deerpark Djouce

Deerpark Djouce

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The โ€˜Long Hillโ€™ provides road access to several car parks from which you can start...
2 Hours or less Walks
The Sugarloaf Trail

The Sugarloaf Trail

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  • 2 Hours or less Walks
Great Sugar Loaf Mountain dominates the skyline as you drive south from Dublin into Wicklow....
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Glen of The Downs Nature Reserve

Glen of The Downs Nature Reserve

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  • wicklownews
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Glen of The Downs Nature Reserve is also known as Bellevue. The Reserve is the...
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Have you visited Ireland's Favourite Local Attraction 2020? Put the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk on your travel bucket list this year!

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PlayWalk from Bray to Greystones... it takes less than two hours
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My husband and I were on holiday i n Bray about 12 years ago . We stayed at the Esplanade hotel and we did the Bray to Greystones walk one day . Really enjoyable walk. Got bus back to Bray high street. โค Bray .

Did this a couple of years ago on a beautiful summer day.

I run this way last time Was really beautiful

Been there and walked some of it. Beautiful!

Lovely walk

Yes on a lovely sunny day๐ŸŒž with my husband it was a breath of fresh air ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ž

I did it its absolutely beautiful but could do with a loo at the halfway mark ๐Ÿ˜‚

Fabio add to the list, my grandparents used to walk this when they were courting

How it all has changed.....

Syro Fleming perfect for a Sunday walk

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Take a Winter break to Ashford - a quaint village bursting with activities and attractions for a weekend-getaway in the #WicklowOutdoors! More here - bit.ly/AshfordWickow

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The famous Mount Usher Gardens are a must! Laid out in 1868, you can get lost in these gorgeous gardens, spread over twenty acres. Glimpse cascading water features from the winding paths through groves and glades, leading on to the banks of the River Vartry. Stop off for a treat in the Avoca Fern Cafe onsite, a perfect pit-stop after all that fresh air! More - bit.ly/MountUsherGardens

On Ashfords' doorstep is the real hidden gem of Devilโ€™s Glen, where you'll walk along the rim of a dramatic Ice-Age formed gorge towards a stunning waterfall. Keep an eye out for 'Sculpture in Woodland', a unique collection of contemporary sculptures by Irish and international artists dotted through the woods. More - bit.ly/30qfK48

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Close to Ashford is TV Chef Catherine Fulvio's Ballyknocken House & Cookery School where you can book onto a short course to brush up on your culinary skills! You can also stay overnight in the Victorian Farmhouse. More - bit.ly/BallyknockenCookerySchoolWicklow

Be inspired by the beautiful Wicklow scenery around you and learn a new skill in 2020! Painting holidays are available at the Irish School of Landscape Painting. More - bit.ly/2FRjtye

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Eco-friendly Ashford Selfcatering Holiday Homes offer superb four-star cottages, filled with natural light, just five-minute walk from the village. More - bit.ly/3a8Efr0

Bel-Air Equestrian Centre & Hotel is the perfect spot for horse riding enthusiasts set on a 200-acre working farm and home to an equestrian centre. Special riding holiday packages are available. More - bit.ly/2FRiWfI

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Take a Winter break to Ashford - a quaint village bursting with activities and attractions for a weekend-getaway in the #WicklowOutdoors! More here - http://bit.ly/AshfordWickow ๐“Ÿ๐“ต๐“ช๐“ฌ๐“ฎ๐“ผ ๐“ฝ๐“ธ ๐“ฅ๐“ฒ๐“ผ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ: The famous Mount Usher Gardens are a must! Laid out in 1868, you can get lost in these gorgeous gardens, spread over twenty acres. Glimpse cascading water features from the winding paths through groves and glades, leading on to the banks of the River Vartry. Stop off for a treat in the Avoca Fern Cafe onsite, a perfect pit-stop after all that fresh air! More - http://bit.ly/MountUsherGardens On Ashfords doorstep is the real hidden gem of Devilโ€™s Glen, where youll walk along the rim of a dramatic Ice-Age formed gorge towards a stunning waterfall. Keep an eye out for Sculpture in Woodland, a unique collection of contemporary sculptures by Irish and international artists dotted through the woods. More - http://bit.ly/30qfK48 ๐“ฃ๐“ฑ๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฐ๐“ผ ๐“ฝ๐“ธ ๐““๐“ธ: Close to Ashford is TV Chef Catherine Fulvios Ballyknocken House & Cookery School where you can book onto a short course to brush up on your culinary skills! You can also stay overnight in the Victorian Farmhouse. More - http://bit.ly/BallyknockenCookerySchoolWicklow Be inspired by the beautiful Wicklow scenery around you and learn a new skill in 2020! Painting holidays are available at the Irish School of Landscape Painting. More - http://bit.ly/2FRjtye ๐“ฆ๐“ฑ๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ฎ ๐“ฝ๐“ธ ๐“ข๐“ฝ๐“ช๐”‚: Eco-friendly Ashford Selfcatering Holiday Homes offer superb four-star cottages, filled with natural light, just five-minute walk from the village. More - http://bit.ly/3a8Efr0 Bel-Air Equestrian Centre & Hotel is the perfect spot for horse riding enthusiasts set on a 200-acre working farm and home to an equestrian centre. Special riding holiday packages are available. More - http://bit.ly/2FRiWfI So when are you coming to Ashford?Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Beautiful spot๐Ÿ’™

And great shops too!

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We're delighted to see the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk win the Irish Independent Reader Travel Award for 'Ireland's Favourite Local Attraction' ๐ŸŽ‰

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Brilliant its a fantastic walk and a must do while living or visiting beautiful Co Wicklow

Stunning hoping to visit as my great grand parents were born and lived.

Rosie Curran February walk? ๐Ÿ˜

My favourite!

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Michael Trant? Heather Trant?

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