Things to Do

The Gables Bed and Breakfast is located in County Wicklow known as the 'Garden of Ireland'. We will be happy to provide expert knowledge on day trips and activities in our area. Please take time to visit the many wonderful places on our doorstep.

History & Museums
Avoca Handweavers - oldest surviving working mill in Ireland dates from 1723.
Glendalough - Wicklows beautiful National Park home to St. Kevins 16th Century Monastic City.
Kilruddery House & Gardens - Home of the Earl & Countess of Meath.
Avondale House & Forest Park - Birthplace and home of Charles Steward Parnell - 500 acres, trails and walks.
Arklow Maritime Museum - A treasure trove of shipbuilders' models, plans and paintings.
Greenane Farm, Museum & Maze

Sport
Golf`: Wicklow is a golfer's heaven, boasting 33 links and parkland courses to equal the world's best, many designed by top names. Close by The Gables B&B are Arklow Golf Club, Woodenbridge Golf Club, European Golf Club and Druids Glen Golf Club.
Equestrian : Riding schools across the county offer trekking, jumping and lessons in indoor and outdoor facilities.
Angling & Fishing : Lots of opportunities for both the sea and game angler. Wild Brown trout are plentiful in the rivers that flow off the Wicklow Mountains with sea trout available in season.

Nature
Wicklow Mountains National Park : 17 hectares of mountain range, beautiful walks, hiking to upper lakes above ancient settlement of Glendalough and wonderful cycling routes.
Powerscourt Waterfall : The highest in Ireland standing at 121 metres. The Meetings of the Waters : The Avonmore, Avonbeg rivers come together to form the Avoca river which inspired Thomas Moore to write his famous melodies.
The Wicklow Way : Longest self-guided trail in Ireland, stretching 127km from Dublin to Carlow through the Wicklow Mountains.
Sally Gap & Lough Tay : Scenic Drive, spectacular views of blanket bog and dark peaty waters of Lough Tay.
Wicklow Gap : A 26km scenic drive crossing the Wicklow Mountains following St. Kevin's Way from Glendalough to Hollywood.
Great Sugar Loaf : One of the 'Garden County's' most famous landmarks which is easily accessible from the M11 and is an easy climb at 501m.

Gardens Just a sample to entice you to our "Garden County"
Powerscourt Gardens : One of the most visited attractions in Ireland.
Mount Usher Gardens : Robinsonian style gardens.
Kilruddery House & Gardens : The most successful Elizabethan-Revival mansion in Ireland. The 17th Century gardens survive in their original format.
National Garden Exhibition Centre : Twenty-four gardens designed by different landscapers to suit all tastes.