Guest User: This quaint hotel is excellently located next to the sea. The view was lovely. I sat at the window with a cup of tea and watched and listened to the waves crashing. The food is really good too.
73 Strand Rd, Bray Promenade
From £ 66
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Guest User: Staff were lovely, warm & helpful & room was comfortable. Absolutely fine midweek & lovely bar downstairs. Unless you’re a party type I’d guess it would be one to avoid at weekends though. Bring a sleep mask if you’re sensitive to light - new smoke alarms emit blue light
47 Strand Rd
From £ 82
Guest User: The hotel is located in a very quiet, green area, not far from the sea. There are many shops and restaurants nearby. The room was clean and cozy. It was a really great weekend away from the city.
Southern Cross Rd, Kilruddery Demesne East
From £ 107
Guest User: Fantastic view, spotless room, stylish design and very comfy bed. Highly recommend. Little problem with the room key, but the staff were helpful and efficient to fix it.
Strand Road The Palm
From £ 95
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Ireland Glendalough Monastic City to Wicklow Gap Deer Meadow Path — Free Park, €5 Museum, €0 Deer
#worthitomot #Glendalough #WicklowGap I took St Kevin's Bus from Dublin (€28 return, 1h50) and was at the Upper Lake by 8:20 am. Glendalough's Monastic City — round tower, St Kevin's Church, the 7th-c. crosses — is free to walk; the OPW Visitor Centre museum is €5.I skipped the museum, did the 1h Spinc boardwalk to the Upper Lake viewpoint (deer sighted twice, sika hybrids, 50 m off the path), then drove the R756 over Wicklow Gap (no bus, no fee, National Park free) to the 400 m lay-by where a meadow path drops north toward Tonelagee. Saw three red deer hinds in the grass, no fence, no crowd. Mistake: I once arrived at 11 am on a Saturday — Upper Lake car park full, tour groups on the round tower steps. Pre-9 am is the only quiet Glendalough. Another mistake: driving Wicklow Gap in March without checking — ice on the summit bends, no salt, one lane. It's a summer/fall road for casual drivers. Pack a rain shell even in July; the Spinc boardwalk wind cuts cold. Worth it? Yes — Glendalough is the rare site where the free trails beat the paid museum, and Wicklow Gap adds a high bog meadow with wild deer for zero euros. Question: with the monastic ruins free and the deer meadow free, is the €5 museum the weakest link, or does it frame the stones you just walked?
Ireland Wicklow Mountains Glendalough Upper Lake to Spinc boardwalk loop
#itinerarycheck Glendalough is free to enter, but the Upper Lake car park costs a few euro and fills by 10 a.m. on weekends. I arrived at 9:15, parked at the Upper Lake lot, and did the White Route (Spinc and Glenealo Valley): roughly 9 km, 4 hours with photo stops. Start by the Upper Lake shore, pass St Kevin’s Bed viewpoint, then climb along the river to the boardwalk section—about 380 m of ascent to the Spinc cliff edge. The boardwalk is the payoff: a wooden ribbon stuck to the hillside with the dark lake far below and the round tower by the monastery ruins in the distance. I hit low cloud for 20 minutes, then sun, then a shower—typical Wicklow. Descent is 600-odd wooden steps past Poulanass Waterfall back to the valley floor. No shops on the loop; bring water and a sandwich. Toilets and a small visitor centre sit near the Lower Lake. Payment in Ireland is card-friendly; car parks often take Tap-to-Pay. Mistake tourists make: doing only the 30-minute Poulanass stroll and missing the boardwalk. My opinion: the Spinc is the one walk here that gives you alpine feel without alpine danger. Wear trail shoes, not sandals—steps are wet. If you want solitude, go midweek or start before 9. Combine with a drive over the Wicklow Gap only if weather is clear; in mist it is just sheep and white lines.
A Travel Guide to Bray, a Small Town near Dublin, Ireland
Ireland's greatest strength! Being an island nation, there are so many beautiful coastal towns. Bray is particularly recommended, as it's easily accessible from Dublin. Getting There Take the Dart from Tara Station in Dublin City and get off at Bray Station (40 minutes). Recommended Places · Bray Beach · Bray Head: A lookout point offering panoramic views of Bray City Recommended Restaurants 1. The Martello Bar A reasonably priced, high-quality lunch and dinner menu. Address: 47 Strand Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 P7X4 2. Catalyst Coffee An ocean-view café with delicious vegan desserts and delicious coffee. Address: 7 Strand Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 C5D0 3. The Harbour Bar A romantic bar. Address: 1 Strand Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow Wicklow, A98 D308 Recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #EuropeGuide #EuropeTravel #IrelandTravel
Traveling in the South of Ireland, Bray Hiking Trail!
Address: Newcourt, Co. Wicklow, Ireland Atmosphere/Facilities: I visited Bray, which is about an hour away by bus from Dublin, the capital of Ireland. It is located below Dunleary, but it is also famous for its beautiful sea views. If you climb to the top where the cross is, the view looking down is really beautiful! Key Points: I thought the hiking course was easy, but it was steeper than I thought. Also, if you go after it rains, make sure to bring hiking boots. Your shoes can get dirty in the mud, and it is slippery and dangerous. I recommend going on a clear day if possible! Average price per person: Free Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Ireland #Bray #Hiking #Seaview #SeaLifeShot
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Powerscourt Estate
Powerscourt Manor is famous for its open and pleasant scenery, well-designed sculptures, terraces and pools. Around the pool, exquisite ironware can be seen everywhere, Italian sculptures and Italian-style ramps are scattered in an orderly manner, and the simple and elegant fan-shaped building in the center of the manor is even more distinctive.
真诚7577Guinness Storehouse
Lovely afternoon activity, walkable from the city 25/30 mins,
_TI***guSt Patrick's Cathedral
Fast respond. Spectacular View inside and outside. Totally worth visiting 💯
Anonymous userTrinity College Dublin
Beautiful architecture all around Dublin. The library in the College is open for a fee
James Downs-FordDublin Castle
Worth a visit. I did a self guided tour but you can also book a guide to give you information if you wish. You can’t take rucksacks in with you, but there are free lockers available.
_TI***paWicklow Mountains National Park
A very beautiful scene. Ideal for hiking,nature lover and if you plan a surprise proposal for your partner, it's definitely a place to consider.
HokagesenseiGrafton Street
This street is also a very lively place in the local area, with tourists coming and going, as well as local residents.
孔垂信001The Spire
Berlin, Germany is a well-known city with a beautiful environment and unique architectural style. Fortunately, Germany is now far away from the shadow of the Nazis, and peace is the main theme.
亲亲股太乐The Book of Kells Experience
The Kell Library in Dublin is a library with a very large collection of books. It is located in an independent courtyard. The library is circular and the decoration inside is very simple. There are many books here, which attracts many readers to come and read all year round. It is a place full of cultural atmosphere.
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