Austin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing trip from the house to Glendalough via the Wicklow Way.
would reccomend bringing a picnic to have at the Upper lake. Buggy friendly
38 locals recommend
Glendalough Visitor Centre
Amazing trip from the house to Glendalough via the Wicklow Way.
would reccomend bringing a picnic to have at the Upper lake. Buggy friendly
Situated 20mins from the house on the Wicklow way. 1.8km hike to the top from the car park. Terrain is not difficult but gradient can be steep in parts. Medium difficulty
Lough Ouler
Situated 20mins from the house on the Wicklow way. 1.8km hike to the top from the car park. Terrain is not difficult but gradient can be steep in parts. Medium difficulty
Great view of the lake from viewing point. Two good hikes from the car park on the gap road. Blackhill and Sorell Hill. Sorrell is the shorter and steeper of the two. Blackhill had stone path 90% of the way be sure to go the the lakeside of the peak to get the best view of the lake.
Blackhill difficulty: easy
Sorell Hill: medium
Ballynultagh Gap
Gap RoadGreat view of the lake from viewing point. Two good hikes from the car park on the gap road. Blackhill and Sorell Hill. Sorrell is the shorter and steeper of the two. Blackhill had stone path 90% of the way be sure to go the the lakeside of the peak to get the best view of the lake.
Blackhill difficulty: easy
Sorell Hill: medium
Beautiful walk/cycle along the Greenway. I would reccomend starting at the Avon Rí and walking to Russbourgh House for a picnic or a tour of the house. Its approx 10km out and back
7 locals recommend
Blessington Greenway (N)
TroopersfieldBeautiful walk/cycle along the Greenway. I would reccomend starting at the Avon Rí and walking to Russbourgh House for a picnic or a tour of the house. Its approx 10km out and back
Would reccomend a tour of the house or a visit to the falconry or blacksmiths within the grounds (needs to be booked in advance). There is also a nice walk around the grounds and a good playground for kids at the back of the house.
59 locals recommend
Russborough House & Parklands
Would reccomend a tour of the house or a visit to the falconry or blacksmiths within the grounds (needs to be booked in advance). There is also a nice walk around the grounds and a good playground for kids at the back of the house.
Nice walk on the road to Ballyknockan 2.5km away. There is a picnic area just before the village and Cullens bar also has a good view of the lake.
Ballyknockan
Nice walk on the road to Ballyknockan 2.5km away. There is a picnic area just before the village and Cullens bar also has a good view of the lake.
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadAmazing facilities
Short but good for a rainy day. We would reccomend going via the Sally Gap road as the views are amazing
23 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Bray
Strand RoadShort but good for a rainy day. We would reccomend going via the Sally Gap road as the views are amazing
Food Scene
Poulaphouca House
Amazing food and reasonably priced. Perfect for Sunday lunch
The Ballymore Inn
Main StreetGreat place to eat out. Food is amazing
Hollywood Cafe
Great place for some lunch.
Activities
Beautiful grounds of the Avon Rí in Blessington give you a chance to experiencea variety of activities including: kayaking, rope climbing, mountain biking, paddle boarding as well as a beautiful walk along the Blessington Greenway / lake shore walk. There is a large eating area with plenty of food vans.
Avon Rí
Avon RíBeautiful grounds of the Avon Rí in Blessington give you a chance to experiencea variety of activities including: kayaking, rope climbing, mountain biking, paddle boarding as well as a beautiful walk along the Blessington Greenway / lake shore walk. There is a large eating area with plenty of food vans.
Clara Lara FunPark
The Vale of ClaraGreat for kids and picnicking
Olympic diving board and water slides. A great day for the family or keen swimmers
35 locals recommend
National Aquatic Centre
Snugborough RoadOlympic diving board and water slides. A great day for the family or keen swimmers
Dublin Climbing Center in Tallaght 35mins from the house is a great centre for rock climbing. The coaches are great, very friendly staff andyou can rent any climbing kit you want.
The Dublin Climbing Centre
Belgard Square EastDublin Climbing Center in Tallaght 35mins from the house is a great centre for rock climbing. The coaches are great, very friendly staff andyou can rent any climbing kit you want.
25km from the house is Belmont Demesne an outdoor biking centre that also has a great nature walk and cafe. The bike trails are designed for all ages and abilities. There are also two pump tracks for bikers to hone their skills. You can bring your own bike or hire from Fatbike Adventures, based on-site.
9 locals recommend
Belmont Demesne
Lower Windgates25km from the house is Belmont Demesne an outdoor biking centre that also has a great nature walk and cafe. The bike trails are designed for all ages and abilities. There are also two pump tracks for bikers to hone their skills. You can bring your own bike or hire from Fatbike Adventures, based on-site.
Jungle Den
4 Monread RoadKids soft play in Naas (20mins away)
Kidspace Rathcoole
Kids Soft play 35mins away
Neighbourhoods
Lacken is a little village with a Church and a Primary School that is 2km from the house. There is access to the lake if you walk down past the school.
Lackan
Lacken is a little village with a Church and a Primary School that is 2km from the house. There is access to the lake if you walk down past the school.
Ballyknockan is another local village that is 2.5km from the house. Cullen's bar has a good view of the lake.
Ballyknockan
Ballyknockan is another local village that is 2.5km from the house. Cullen's bar has a good view of the lake.
Blessington
There are lots of shops and places to eat in Blessington