Vartry Reservoir

#242 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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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. ()

Elevation: 676 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°3'33"N, 6°12'8"W

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Vartry Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Druids Glen, Lough Dan, Carrigvore, Victor's Way.

5.8 miNE
Golf
Druids Glen
148 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of County Wicklow, Ireland, Druids Glen offers a serene and majestic golfing experience. Known as "The Garden of Ireland," this prestigious golf course is a jewel for both professional golfers and enthusiasts alike.
3.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Dan
87 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland, Lough Dan beckons nature lovers with its serene beauty and tranquil waters. This idyllic lake, bordered by lush greenery and rolling hills, offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
7 miNW
Mountain
Carrigvore, Wicklow Mountains National Park
180 min walk • Carrigvore at 682 metres, is the 111th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 134th–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale.
1.9 miN
Garden, Park
Victor's Way, Roundwood
50 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.
4.2 miNW
Privately owned lake amid mountains
Lough Tay
108 min walk • Lough Tay, is a small but scenic lake set on private property in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. The lake lies between the mountains of Djouce 725 metres, and Luggala 595 metres, and is dominated by Luggala's east-facing granite cliffs.
5.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Djouce, Wicklow Mountains National Park
133 min walk • Djouce at 725 metres, is the 74th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 91st–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale.
4.5 miW
Mountain
Scarr, Laragh
116 min walk • Scarr at 641 metres, is the 174th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 207th–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. Scarr is situated in the central sector of the Wicklow Mountains range, but off main "central spine" of the range that runs from Kippure in the north, to Lugnaquillia in the south.
5.3 miSE
Garden, Park
Mount Usher Gardens, Glendalough
135 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.
4.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Luggala
119 min walk • Luggala, also called Fancy Mountain at 595 metres, is the 230th-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale. Being below 600 metres, it does not rank on the Vandeleur-Lynam or Hewitt scales.
5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Carrick Mountain
139 min walk • Carrick Mountain is located in the eastern foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. Historically it was called Carrigmurrely and Carrickmacreily.
6.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Glen of the Downs
158 min walk • The Glen of the Downs is a 2 km long wooded glacial valley with steep sides rising to almost 250m on the east coast of Ireland. It contains a designated Nature Reserve comprising 59 ha, and is a Special Area of Conservation.