dublin and wicklow mountains driving tour

Dublin and Wicklow Mountains

177km

One-day scenic tour.

Leave Dublin by the suburb of Rathfarnham, 6km south of the city. The ruined building known as 'The Hell Fire Club' forms a prominent landmark to the summit of Mount Pellet, 6km south of Rathfarnham. Drive via Glencullen, Kilternan and The Scalp into Enniskerry - one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. From here you can visit Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, which include the highest waterfall in these islands. Continue to Sally Gap, a notable crossroads situated between Kippure Mountain and the Djouce Mountain, where the road leads to Glendalough, by Glenmacnass and Laragh. Have a look around Glendalough-one of the most picturesque glens of county Wicklow with extensive ruins of the sixth century Irish monastery of St. Kevin.

Drive on though Laragh, by the Military Road to Rathdrum. Head south by the Vale of Avoca into Arklow, a popular holiday centre. From Arklow drive north to Wicklow where you can admire the view over the bay.