Ashford

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Ashford, historically known as Ballymacahara, is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It lies on the River Vartry and at the meeting of the R772, R763 and R764 regional roads. The village was formerly on the main Dublin–Wexford route, the N11, but was bypassed by the new N11 in 2004. As of the 2016 census, the village had a population of 1,425 people. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.4 thous.Coordinates: 53°0'39"N, 6°6'24"W

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Ashford – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wicklow Gaol, Victor's Way, Mount Usher Gardens, Vartry Reservoir.

3.6 miSE
Historical and heritage tours, Tours, Reportedly haunted
Wicklow Gaol, Wicklow
93 min walk • Wicklow Gaol is a former prison, now a museum, located in the town of Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland.
6.9 miNW
Garden, Park
Victor's Way, Roundwood
177 min walk • Victor's Way, located near Roundwood, County Wicklow, Ireland, is a privately owned meditation garden notable for its black granite sculptures. The 9-hectare property includes a number of small lakes and forested areas.
~690 ftS
Garden, Park
Mount Usher Gardens, Glendalough
4 min walk • Mount Usher Gardens located at Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland, was laid out in 1868. It is spread on twenty acres of land along River Vartry, having more than 5000 plant species.
5.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Vartry Reservoir
133 min walk • Vartry Reservoir is a reservoir at Roundwood in County Wicklow, Ireland. The water is piped from Vartry to a large open service reservoir in Stillorgan in the southern suburbs of Dublin. The reservoir is operated by Irish Water.
3.4 miSE
52°58'53"N • 6°2'29"W
Bridge Street Books Wicklow, Wicklow
87 min walk • Bookshop, Bridge
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Carrick Mountain
79 min walk • Carrick Mountain is located in the eastern foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. Historically it was called Carrigmurrely and Carrickmacreily.
5.5 miN
Town
Newtownmountkennedy
142 min walk • One of the town's most notable attractions is the nearby Wicklow Mountains National Park, which boasts an array of hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, and opportunities for wildlife spotting. Visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the park, marvel at the...
1.9 miSE
Village
Rathnew
50 min walk • Rathnew is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. Located south of the capital Dublin along the M11 between Dublin and Wexford, it is close to the county town of Wicklow, which is situated 3 km to the east.
7.5 miSW
Village
Rathdrum
193 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Wicklow region, Rathdrum is a picturesque village that offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty and rich history. The village is surrounded by lush green countryside, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature...
3.8 miSW
Village
Glenealy
98 min walk • Glenealy is a village 8 km west of Wicklow Town, in County Wicklow, on the R752 road. The Dublin–Rosslare railway line also passes through the village.