Glendalough is the most visited site within the National Park. In sunny weather, especially at the weekends, traffic and parking can be an issue. There are three public car parks that serve the valley. Wicklow County Council operate a FREE car park in Laragh, beside the Woollen Mills and the G.A.A. pitch. There is a
Help us to protect our precious upland habitats. Summer is here. The hills are dry and at extreme risk of fire. This is the breeding season for upland ground-nesting birds. Fire destroys habitats and kills nests and chicks. Fire can be catastrophic for local populations. Solid fuel BBQs are not permitted in the National Park.
We are delighted to announce that our trail works on the Spinc are now completed. All three trails that go along the Spinc are now open without a detour. The Spinc trails are: Our new upgraded trails feature stone steps and gravel trails, replacing the old narrow boardwalk. Sections of boardwalk still exist in the
Ministers O’Brien & Noonan confirm agreement to purchase Dowth Hall demesne, Co Meath and establishment of a new National Park Noting it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O Brien, TD, today confirmed the State’s purchase of the World Heritage lands of Dowth Hall and demesne, including Netterville, in
All dogs must be on a lead at all times within the National Park. We ask you not to bring your dog to the National Park at busy times (10 am to 5 pm). There has been an increase in negative incidents involving dogs on our sites. We have had reports of and witnessed an
Sunday 16 October 2022 (between 11am and 4pm) Wicklow is home to a large population of wild deer. They are particularly impressive in autumn when they ‘rut’. National Park staff shall have telescopes set up on the Spinc walking trail between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Anyone walking on this route is welcome to stop
Avian Influenza Hotline at 01 607 2512 (or 01 492 8026 outside of normal office hours). Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza HPAI (H5N1) is currently circulating in wild birds, especially in breeding seabirds around Ireland. Over the last two weeks in particular, following intensive surveillance by NPWS, and reports from others, large numbers of dead Gannets
Wicklow Co. Co. operates a free car park in Laragh. This is a secure facility with staff on duty, and shall be open daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. It is located beside the Woollen Mills and GAA grounds in Laragh and is well sign-posted. The car park is perfect for hill walkers with