Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Wicklow

Wicklow is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 14,048 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 parks. The must-see places are Mount Usher Gardens (7 km), Carrick Mountain (10 km) and Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (16 km).

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Wicklow, Ireland
Wicklow, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wicklow at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 14,048
Coordinates
52.9750° N, 6.0494° W
Places within 50 km
97 (97 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wicklow

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wicklow: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Wicklow

  • Scarr · viewpoint · Leinster · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Lough Tay · lake · Leinster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Arklow Marina · viewpoint · Leinster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Great Sugarloaf · viewpoint · Leinster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Luggala · viewpoint · Leinster · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Djouce · viewpoint · Leinster · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mullacor · viewpoint · Leinster · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Powerscourt Waterfall · waterfall · Leinster · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Camaderry · viewpoint · Leinster · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Maulin · viewpoint · Leinster · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Tonelagee · viewpoint · Leinster · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Bray Head · viewpoint · Leinster · ~30 km · Must-see

Things to see near Wicklow, by type

Forts & heritage near Wicklow

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wicklow. The closest is St. Mary's Church (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wicklow

71 churches within 100 km of Wicklow. The closest is Glendalough Cathedral (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wicklow

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wicklow. The closest is Carrick Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Wicklow

31 parks within 100 km of Wicklow. The closest is Clara Lara Funpark (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wicklow

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wicklow. The closest is Mount Usher Gardens (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Wicklow

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wicklow. The closest is Kish Lighthouse (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Wicklow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wicklow
  2. 7 km Mount Usher Gardens · garden, Leinster
  3. 11 km Vartry Reservoir Lower · reservoir, Leinster
  4. 14 km Clara Lara Funpark · park, Leinster
  5. 4 km Vale of Clara Nature Reserve · nature spot, Leinster
  6. 7 km Carrick Mountain · viewpoint, Leinster
  7. 10 km Back to Wicklow

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From travellers near Wicklow

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How to reach Wicklow

    All places near Wicklow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wicklow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1977St. Mary's Church (22 km)
    Churches1571Glendalough Cathedral (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4350Carrick Mountain (10 km)
    Parks431Clara Lara Funpark (19 km)
    Other attractions024National Library of Ireland (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Mount Usher Gardens (7 km)
    Beaches & coast18Kish Lighthouse (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Dalkey Island (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Vartry Reservoir Lower (18 km)
    Waterfalls33Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (24 km)
    Treks23Wicklow Way (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosque of Tallaght (51 km)
    Museums02Museum of Literature Ireland (53 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (54 km)

    Wicklow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wicklow?

    Mount Usher Gardens (garden, about 7 km), Carrick Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Vale of Clara Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 16 km), Vartry Reservoir Lower (reservoir, about 18 km), Clara Lara Funpark (park, about 19 km), St. Mary's Church (heritage site, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wicklow?

    97 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wicklow?

    St. Mary's Church, about 22 km by road; Kindlestown Castle (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wicklow?

    Glendalough Cathedral, about 24 km by road; Queen of Peace (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wicklow?

    Carrick Mountain, about 10 km by road; Glen of the Downs (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wicklow?

    Start in Wicklow, visit Mount Usher Gardens, then Vartry Reservoir Lower, then Clara Lara Funpark, then Vale of Clara Nature Reserve, then Carrick Mountain, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wicklow?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Wicklow

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wicklow’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wicklow on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.