Accessed via a scenic walk from Luggala Lodge, it is popular for kayaking and hiking. Lough Dan, mainly used by locals, is a tranquil, green, gorgeous area among the mountains near the village of Roundwood. But when I want to enjoy the beauty of Wicklow away from the crowds in Glendalough or Bray, I head for two small lakes hidden amid the mountains. Wicklow - the 'Garden of Ireland' - is known for its scenic hikes, stately homes and sandy beaches. She's based in Dublin but loves getting out of the city for hiking and biking trips in nearby Wicklow. Even at the height of the summer season, you can spend hours walking the countryside without encountering another soul.Ī quieter escape in the 'Garden of Ireland': Lough DanĪmy Lynch is a commissioning editor for Lonely Planet. The surrounding countryside is wild and open, with nothing between you and the looming Twelve Bens mountain range but sheep, lakes and stone walls. The old 1830s Franciscan Monastery has been redeveloped as the open workshop for Malachy Kearns, Ireland's master maker of bodhráin (drums made of goat hide) – and well worth a visit. Today, the village is also a creative hub and the home of many artists and writers. It's one of the oldest fishing villages on the Atlantic coast, and the three local pubs all serve up the freshest of seafood – though in my opinion, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything to rival the chowder served in O'Dowds pub. It's to the tiny Victorian fishing village of Roundstone on the edge of Connemara, where I escape to recharge my batteries. She lives in Dublin but heads west for a three-day weekend whenever she can. Dog's Bay on the edge of Roundstone is famous for its white-sand strand © Getty Images Fresh seafood and swims in Galway: Roundstoneįionnuala McCarthy works on Lonely Planet's digital content team.
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