What to Do in Wicklow - Entertainment, Sport, Outdoor Activities
Visitors to County Wicklow will find that there are numerous activities to occupy every day. Whether it is leisurley sightseeing or visiting places of interest or or more energetic activities like hillwalking, horseriding or golf Wicklow has plenty to offer. Here is a sample of activities in Wicklow.
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There are many Golf Clubs located in County Wicklow including the internationally renowned Druid's Glen. Other good courses include The European Golf Club Wicklow, Charlesland in Greystones, Woodenbridge Golf Club in Arklow, Rathsallagh Golf Club and Bray Golf Club.
Including trekking, show jumping and racing, Wicklow has numerous equestrian centres. Trekking in The Devil's Glen near Ashford is common while there are riding schools including Brennanstown Riding School near Bray, Killegar Stables in Enniskerry and Seaview B&B at Brittas Bay where horses can also be ridden on the beach.
Wicklow is a favourite destination of hillwalkers as the rugged terrain of the Wicklow Hills presents an excellent and scenic challenge to walkers of all grades. The Devils Glen, The Wicklow Way, The Wicklow Gap and The Sally Gap are favoured locations. Footfalls Walking Tours is a company who organizes tours in Wicklow
Wicklow is rich in history and favourite destinations are Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Wicklow Gaol, Powerscourt House and Gardens, Kilruddery House and Gardens, Avondale House and Forest Park (home of Charles Stewart Parnell), Russborough House (location of The Beit Art Collection)
Wicklow is known as The Garden of Ireland and has some stunning scenery in the form of mountains, lakes and woodlands. Historical monuments, gardens, heritage locations all set in beautiful surroundings. A tour of County Wicklow is a memorable experience.
Hidden Valley Park Adventure Tours, Rathdrum - National Sea Life Centre, Bray - Sculptures in Woodland, Ashford - Greenan Farm, Museum and Maze - Buckroney and Brittas Bay Dunes Nature Reserve - Mount Usher Gardens - National Botanic Gardens, Kilbride.
Wicklow is on the east coast of Ireland and has some excellent beaches. There are also inland beaches on the many lakes in Wicklow. A fine example is the beach on Lough Tay. Sandy Beaches at Brittas and Silver Strand are popular and the seafronts at Bray and Greystones have been summer holiday destinations for many years.
Apart from golf and horseriding Wicklow is home to many more sports. Gaelic Football has experienced a resurgence in Wicklow and ther are GAA grounds in almost every town and village in Wicklow. Hurling is also played at these grounds. Bray has one of Ireland's leading soccer clubs while Greystones is famous for rugby.
Traditional music is alive and well in Wicklow and most towns will have a session in at least one location every night. Some of the best nightclubs are Sally O'Brien's - Arklow, and Koo Nightclub in The Martello Hotel - Bray. Wicklow Arts Festival in Wicklow town ia na annual feast of Music, Darma, Art, and Dance.