The Coast

Introducing The Coast

Mountains and other inland marvels dominate Wicklow’s impressive scenery, but the coastline has some very pretty spots between the largely unassuming towns and small coastal resorts. Most attractive of all are the fine beaches of Brittas Bay, a wide lazy arc of coastline between Wicklow and Arklow. Running alongside it is the N11 (M11) from Dublin to Wexford, a busy road that cuts through a great glacial rift, the Glen of the Downs, carved out of an Ice Age lake by floodwaters. There’s a forest walk up to a ruin­ed teahouse on top of the ridge to the east. If you’re looking for quieter and more scenic coastal byways, we recommend the coastal route through Greystones, Kilcoole and then along country lanes to Rathnew.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009