Wicklow Hostels

"… Glendalough  Great Wicklow Hikes- let us tell you about some great walks  Sandy Beach Brittas Bay  Forest Walk with sculpture/poetry and waterfall  Do nothing- just chill - pick your quiet spot.  Good pubs  Go Fishing-  Cookery classes- numbers dependent  Bowling- Wicklow Bowling centre  Annual Wicklow Regatta- great local festival last week of July and first week of August Our facilities include: Breakfast- continental- includes home-made Irish Brown Soda Bread - Free Linens and Duvets - Free Coffee and Tea All Day - Free...  more »

"… campsite. We offer both bicycle hire and kayak hire. We have two new tours from the park - kayaking down the Avonmore River and mountain biking down the Sally Gap with a day in Glendalough. Wi-fi is also available. Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. We have a small shop on site with snacks, beverages, homemade ice cream and pizza. The train and bus both stop within 10 minutes of the campsite offering transportation to Dublin and Wexford. The park is only a 10-minute walk into Rathdrum town, which offers pubs,...  more »

"In 1798, the Battle of Glenmalure was fought in the valley where the mountain hut is located. While the playwright, J.M Synge owned this estate, he wrote the play 'Shadow of the Glen' which was set in the house. Maud Gonne McBride, who inspired many of W.B. Yeats poems, also owned the house and Iseult, her daughter, lived there after her marriage. Ownership then passed to Kathleen Lynn who donated it to An Óige. This hostel is a basic mountain hut with no electricity or running water." … "… playwright, J.M Synge owned this...  more »

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"… Garage on the left hand side, you will come to a roundabout. Go straight through this roundabout, and then take the next right hand turn. Take the next left, and stay on this road as it climbs uphill and eventually comes to a fork with a small car park on the right hand side. Take the right fork and follow the mountain road as it stays level for a bit and then starts to climb downhill again, where you come to a sharp left turn for Glencree. Turn left, and the Centre is about 100 yards down this road on the right hand side,...  more »

"Two buildings on either side of a forest track, one is the youth hostel, the other the National Outdoor Training Centre. Originally, a farmhouse built around 1870 with a central courtyard, it was the first youth hostel to be located in a state forest. John M. Synge, the poet, was a frequent visitor. Wild deer roam the woodlands to the front of the hostel and an outdoor sculpture exhibition nearby is of particular interest. Check in time at Tiglin hostel is strictly after 5pm and check out is 10am. Guests must check in before 10pm and must...  more »

"… farmhouse. With the highest mountain in Leinster, Lugnaquilla, nearby this is an ideal hostel to base yourself for a few days of excellent hill walking. There is also good horse riding and orienteering available close by. Wicklow County provides the visitor with hundreds of kilometres of beautiful nature just waiting to be explored. Miles of old coach roads, disused military supply lines, old bog roads, nature trails, clean sandy strands, world class heritage gardens and mountain paths used by medieval monks. En route are deserted...  more »

"… parking. Our peaceful garden setting to the rear of the house is the perfect place to unwind after a day's sightseeing. Rathdrum, an attractive town in County Wicklow is pitched high on the western side of the beautiful Avonmore Valley, and consequently there are some magnificent views across the valley, forests and hills The town has fine shops, restaurants, pubs, and evening entertainment. Also, Rathdrum has been used as a film location for the following films Michael Collins, Durango, A Love Divided, and one of the Spice Girls...  more »

"We were four ladies of a certain age hosteling for the first time. They made us feel most welcome. The hostel was very clean, and had good service. We would certainly recommend it." … "… large guest bedrooms one double, one with double and single bed, the other has a double and two singles. The rooms have very different styles, each looking out on a different garden. All bedrooms share a large old fashioned bathroom: the room with the best view in the house. Our door is open year round to visitors who would like Bed and...  more »

"… miles away and is the location of the very popular BBC TV series, Ballykissangel. Avoca is situated in a picturesque valley stretching back to the Meeting of the Waters which is two miles away. Glendalough, the valley of the two lakes, is one of Ireland's most notable locations for scenic, historical and archaeological reasons. Approaching from the east or descending upon it through the Wicklow Gap from the west, it is shrouded in beauty, mystery and tranquillity. All our rooms are en suite and fully equipped with tea/coffee...  more »