When you think of Ireland, what images come to mind? For me, I imagine rolling green hills, moss covered trees, sheep and gorgeous mountain lakes. Wicklow Mountains is that exact image. The Wicklow Mountains region is located in the mid-eastern side of Ireland, just south of Dublin. In fact, your journey into the Wicklow Mountains begins in Dublin. Military Road takes you straight out of Dublin and into the region, curving through lush, green hills, bogs and mountains dotted with small lakes. It looks like the setting for a storybook.
The mountains themselves aren’t very high. The highest peak, Lugnaquilla, is only about 3,000 feet and looks more like a very large hill, but that really doesn’t matter here. Between the mountains are a number of vast lakes, valleys and small villages. One of these quaint villages is Glendalough and it is a rugged, romantic little town. Military Road winds it’s way through the mountains, providing for some fantastic views of the Irish countryside.
Outside of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, the rest of County Wicklow is just as amazing. It is a wonderfully historic spot. It also is home to some of the most pristine beaches you will ever set your eyes on.
Sceptre Tours has a number of Ireland vacation packages taking you near or into this wonderful, fairytale-like region. You must make a trip to Wicklow while you’re traveling through Ireland.
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