Be inspired by the quiet natural beauty of Wicklow.

Wicklow Mountains National Park

The National Park which covers much of upland Wicklow, contains an area of approximately 20,000 hectares (49,420 acres). This includes large areas of mountain blanket bogs, including the Lugnaquilla and Liffey Head Bog complexes and Glendalough Wood Nature Reserve. The National Park provides protection for the landscape and the wildlife, from rare orchids to the wild and beautiful Peregrine Falcon.

Opportunities abound for bird-watching, from inside and around the Lodge. Even rare birds can be spotted locally. You could just enjoy the birds on our garden, or take part in the National Dawn Chorus Day in May. BirdWatch Ireland's East Coast Nature Reserve in Newcastle is only 20 minutes down the road. They host special events in June. Check out www.BirdWatchIreland.ie for more ornithological inspiration.

The Information Point and the Education Centre for the National Park are located 30 minutes away in nearby Glendalough Valley. The Education Centre provides a range of courses and tours for schoolchildren, students and other groups. These are related to nature conservation and the ecology of the National Park. We took a very enjoyable "Wicklow Tree" walking tour recently and were most impressed with our lady Ranger guide!

The centre is accessible for people with disabilities.

Education Centre, Glendalough