Castles, gardens, hikes and walks.
Sightseeing
At Altamont you can take a lovely stroll around the gardens taking in the pond, more than a few flowers and, if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of the peacocks wandering around. Finish off the walk with a nice cup of tea and a bite to eat at the end.
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Altamont Gardens
At Altamont you can take a lovely stroll around the gardens taking in the pond, more than a few flowers and, if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of the peacocks wandering around. Finish off the walk with a nice cup of tea and a bite to eat at the end.
Kilkenny Castle is an extremely impressive medieval building that sits right in the heart of Kilkenny. Just 30 minutes away, it makes for a great day out. Here, you can take a tour through the castle's many rooms and end the day with a nice cup of tea.
155 locals recommend
Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeKilkenny Castle is an extremely impressive medieval building that sits right in the heart of Kilkenny. Just 30 minutes away, it makes for a great day out. Here, you can take a tour through the castle's many rooms and end the day with a nice cup of tea.
Another fantastic ancient castle that's just 20 minutes away in Clonegal. It's possible to take a tour through the old walls of the turret-shaped building and encounter impressive suits of armour, old paintings and a beautiful conservatory. There's also a sizeable garden to take a wander through. The cafè on site in the courtyard is also a lovely place to go for a cup of tea or coffee with a sweet treat on the side.
18 locals recommend
Huntington Castle & Gardens
Another fantastic ancient castle that's just 20 minutes away in Clonegal. It's possible to take a tour through the old walls of the turret-shaped building and encounter impressive suits of armour, old paintings and a beautiful conservatory. There's also a sizeable garden to take a wander through. The cafè on site in the courtyard is also a lovely place to go for a cup of tea or coffee with a sweet treat on the side.
Tomnafinogue is a lovely place to go for a walk and is only about 25 minutes away just outside of Tinahely. There are a number of routes, each of varying length, you can take to make your way through the old deciduous wood. It's also a great place to go birdwatching and if you're lucky you might spot a red squirrel or a deer.
13 locals recommend
Tomnafinnoge Woods
Tomnafinogue is a lovely place to go for a walk and is only about 25 minutes away just outside of Tinahely. There are a number of routes, each of varying length, you can take to make your way through the old deciduous wood. It's also a great place to go birdwatching and if you're lucky you might spot a red squirrel or a deer.
For hiking, this is the place. You can start your ascent to Lugnaquilla from Glenmalure or you can stop off at any number of trails and have a really nice hike through the stunning Wicklow Mountains. There's also a cosy pub to get some grub in after your busy day walking.
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Glenmalure
For hiking, this is the place. You can start your ascent to Lugnaquilla from Glenmalure or you can stop off at any number of trails and have a really nice hike through the stunning Wicklow Mountains. There's also a cosy pub to get some grub in after your busy day walking.
The ruins of Duckett's grove are just 10 minutes away and make for a nice day trip to see the walled gardens.
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Duckett's Grove
The ruins of Duckett's grove are just 10 minutes away and make for a nice day trip to see the walled gardens.
Go to see the ancient ruins or take a walk along the river Barrow all the way to the picturesque town of Graiguenamanagh about 8km away. The trail makes up part of the Barrow Way which stretches along the banks of the river through three counties and is well worth looking into. Even if you don't want to do the full walk it's great for a stroll either way.
There is also a small cafè serving sweet treats, coffee and sandwiches. Look up 'The Mullicháin Cafè' on maps.
St. Mullin's is about 45 minutes away from us.
St.Mullins Ancient Monastery
Go to see the ancient ruins or take a walk along the river Barrow all the way to the picturesque town of Graiguenamanagh about 8km away. The trail makes up part of the Barrow Way which stretches along the banks of the river through three counties and is well worth looking into. Even if you don't want to do the full walk it's great for a stroll either way.
There is also a small cafè serving sweet treats, coffee and sandwiches. Look up 'The Mullicháin Cafè' on maps.
St. Mullin's is about 45 minutes away from us.
Take the fascinating tour of the famous woollen mills started by three sisters in the small and pretty village of Avoca. The tour takes you right through from the inception of the business to today where you can see the weavers make Avoca's famous cloths.
Eat up in the restaurant or grab a few of Avoca's shawls, blankets and clothes in the shop opposite.
Avoca is about 5 minutes from Glenmalure so it could be an idea to see the two in one day.
30 locals recommend
Avoca Handweavers
Take the fascinating tour of the famous woollen mills started by three sisters in the small and pretty village of Avoca. The tour takes you right through from the inception of the business to today where you can see the weavers make Avoca's famous cloths.
Eat up in the restaurant or grab a few of Avoca's shawls, blankets and clothes in the shop opposite.
Avoca is about 5 minutes from Glenmalure so it could be an idea to see the two in one day.