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and incorporates an innovative shopping experience, terrace café and
house exhibition. Powerscourt Gardens, one of the last ‘great’ gardens
to be laid out in Europe, was built by Richard Wingfield, Viscount of
Powerscourt, in the 1740s. The landscaped grounds were planned to
embrace a distant view of the Great Sugarloaf – a hill that displays a
classic mountain profile. Powerscourt Waterfall is located 6km south
of Enniskerry. Tumbling from a height of 90m, the Dargle River
crashes spectacularly down and runs through the beautiful glen.
publicbuilding places of interest
Powerscourt Gardens and House Exhibition, Powerscourt Estate,
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (01) 204 6000; Web: www.powerscourt.ie.
Situated at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt Estate
boasts magnificent aristocratic gardens and Ireland’s highest waterfall.
This 18th century Palladian House now incorporates an innovative
shopping experience, which includes Powerscourt Garden Pavilion, the
Terrace Café, House Exhibition and Interiors Gallery. No visitor should
miss a trip to this famous estate. Open all year with exceptions:
gardens and exhibition closed 27/28 December and the waterfall is
closed for the two weeks prior to Christmas.
GLENDALOUGH
Situated in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park is
Glendalough – ‘the glen of the two lakes’. Truly spellbinding, Glendalough
features an ancient monastic settlement and two clear-water lakes beneath
the sheer cliffs of a deep glacial valley. Consisting of seven churches now
in ruins, it was established by St. Kevin in the 6th century and is one of
the most important of its kind in Ireland. Its famous round tower, about
34m high and 16m in circumference at the base, is still in almost perfect
condition even though it is almost 1,000 years old. Elsewhere around the
upper and lower lakes are a number of walking routes. The Visitor Centre
is open daily, mid-March to mid-October, 9.30am–6pm and mid-
October to mid-March, 9.30am–5pm. Tel: (0404) 45325. The
Wicklow Walking Festival takes place here over the October Bank
Holiday Weekend.
GLEN OF IMAAL
The Glen of Imaal is one of the most picturesque areas in the east. It
takes its name from a tribe that inhabited the area called Ui Mhail.
This name has been traced back as far as 737 AD. The area is also
known for a special breed of dog called the Glen of Imaal Terrier.
Though one of the smallest terriers today, it holds many of the traits of
a larger dog having been bred to survive in the Wicklow Mountains.
The Glen of Imaal rests amidst a circle of mountains, including Brittas
Hill, Table Mountain and Lugnaquilla Mountain. Visitors should take
note that part of the Glen is used by the Irish Defence Forces as a
military range. Please heed the safety notice on page 66.
GREYSTONES
Accessible by DART from Dublin City, Greystones is less hectic than
its northerly neighbour, Bray. The 6.5km cliff walk from Greystones to
Bray Head (or vice-versa) needs care, but gives glorious sea views.
Just south of Greystones off the N11 at Kilpedder you will find signs
leading to the National Garden Exhibition Centre in Kilquade.
KILCOOLE
Just south of Greystones lies this ancient village, which served as the
film location for the popular TV series Glenroe. The Glenroe Open
Farm is an ideal stop off for pure nostalgia, with a photographic
exhibition and cuddly farm animals to meet. Tel: (01) 287 2288.
publicbuilding places of interest
Glenroe Farm, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (01) 287 2288; Web:
www.glenroefarm.com. Less than an hour's drive from Dublin city and
close to the M50/M11 southbound, this family-run farm is located in the
picturesque village of Kilcoole. Here you can get close to a wide variety
of farm animals and pets, take a leisurely stroll along the nature trail
(1km) towards the coastline stopping off in the sensory garden and
secret garden on the way. Enjoy a browse through the farmhouse
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