Natural Wonders in Co. Wicklow
3 places
1.Lough Tay
the stout-dark lake you can only view from above
Lough Tay is the "Guinness Lake" — dark water over a white sand shore, framed by heather hills. You cannot reach its shore: it lies inside private Luggala Estate land, and the view from above is the whole experience.
- Highlights
- Nicknamed the Guinness Lake for its dark water and white-sand shore
- J.B. Malone Memorial, the classic viewpoint
- Ballinastoe Woods boardwalk through the pines
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2.Buckroney Dunes
Wild dunes, rare orchids and a hidden sandy beach
Buckroney Dunes are part of a protected coastal dune system 8km north of Arklow, where a vast sandy beach hides behind rolling dunes. A quiet, wildlife-rich spot reached on foot.
- Highlights
- Dune-backed sandy beach
- Nesting little terns and ringed plover
- Rare wildflowers: pyramidal orchids, wild asparagus, purple thyme
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly
3.Powerscourt Waterfall
the country's tallest waterfall at 121 metres
The River Dargle plunges 121 metres down rugged rock at the foot of the Glensoulan valley — Ireland's highest waterfall, ringed by woodland with picnic and barbecue areas at its base.
- Highlights
- 121 m cascade, the country's highest waterfall
- Free-to-use BBQ stations and picnic tables at the base
- Playground and sensory trail for children
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access