Avondale Forest

#216 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Avondale Forest is a wooded estate in County Wicklow, Ireland, on the west bank of the River Avonmore. It contains the home of Charles Stewart Parnell which was built in 1777 by Samuel Hayes and is now the Parnell Museum. The park is rich in wildlife and notable features include the exotic tree trail and a well-developed arboretum. ()

Coordinates: 52°54'37"N, 6°13'16"W

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WicklowIreland

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Avondale Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avondale House, Carrick Mountain, Arklow Hill, Avoca.

~1130 ftN
Historical place, Hiking trail, Park
Avondale House, Glendalough
6 min walk • Avondale House, in Avondale, County Wicklow, Ireland, is the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell. It is set in the Avondale Forest Park, spanning over 2 km² of land, approximately 1.5 km from the nearby town of Rathdrum.
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Carrick Mountain
142 min walk • Carrick Mountain is located in the eastern foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. Historically it was called Carrigmurrely and Carrickmacreily.
5.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Arklow Hill
145 min walk • "Arklow Hill" or "Ballymoyle Hill" dominates the town of Arklow to the south and is situated in the southeastern section of the Wicklow Mountains, just 2 km from the Irish Sea coast.
2.4 miS
Town
Avoca
61 min walk • One of the main attractions in Avoca is the world-famous Avoca Handweavers, a family-run business that has been weaving its magic since 1723. Visitors can explore the weaving mill and watch skilled artisans at work, creating beautiful textiles using traditional methods.
1.5 miN
Village
Rathdrum
39 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...
6.2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Aughrim County Ground, Aughrim
159 min walk • Aughrim County Ground, known for sponsorship reasons as Joule Park Aughrim, is a GAA stadium in Aughrim, County Wicklow, Ireland. Aughrim County Ground is the name of the home of Gaelic Games for County Wicklow team. The ground has a capacity of about 7,000.
4.6 miNE
Village
Glenealy
118 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.