Laura and Hilary Young’s Passport Challenge
Day 1: Influencers and sisters Laura and Hilary Young eagerly embraced the Visit Wicklow Passport challenge, setting off in style in the all-new BYD Dolphin Surf EV. They had a fantastic day exploring the sights, attractions and local businesses across the Garden County.
Their adventure began in the west of the county, where they picked up their first passport stamp at the Blessington Tourist Office. From there, they took a short drive to Russborough House for a quick browse around this magnificent Palladian and Georgian country house.
Next, they stopped at Irish Working Sheepdogs, where Michael treated them to an impressive and entertaining demonstration with his dogs. Stamp number four came courtesy of a delicious lunch at Grangecon Kitchen, a dining experience Hilary enjoyed so much, she returned later in the week for a second visit.
The sisters then made their way towards Glendalough Hotel, collecting more stamps along the way and soaking in the stunning views from both their car and the iconic Wicklow Gap. Their second last stop of the day was Avondale House/Beyond The Trees, where they picked up another stamp before winding down with a relaxing evening at The Woodenbridge Hotel.
The BYD was plugged in to charge for the next days adventures.
Day 2: With their BYD Dolphin Surf fully charged and ready to roll, the ladies embarked on their second day of adventures around County Wicklow, passports in hand.
Their first stop was the stunning gardens at Kilmacurragh Arboretum, where they admired the beautiful scenery and collected another stamp for their passports. From there, Laura and Hilary continued on to The Home of Green Angel, just a short drive away.
Next up was a visit to Wicklow Town, where the pair enjoyed a spooky tour of Wicklow Gaol, complete with a surprise jump-scare! With their passports filling up quickly, they took a well-deserved break for lunch at The Bridge Tavern, where they secured yet another stamp.
Eager to explore more of Wicklow’s hidden gems, the ladies took the scenic coastal driving route to Greystones, stopping off at the charming Hunters Hotel in Rathnew to collect their second last stamp.
After a full day of activities, they wrapped things up with a relaxing and rejuvenating sauna session at The Barrel Sauna in Greystones a perfect end to an adventure-filled two day itinerary.
Having fully completed their Visit Wicklow Passport adventure by collecting 15 stamps, they registered them online and became Wicklow Ambassadors.
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