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Things To Do
Hill walking There are many beautiful walks that
people can take from the Hostel. One of the most popular ones is Lugnaquilla
(south prism side) which is a six hour round trip
For shorter walks up to 3 to 4 hrs Kelly’s Lough and Croaghan Moira mountain
would be recommended.
Carrigawaystick mountain, eco track, 2.5 hr walk.
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Abseiling – Rock Climbing These adventure sports can
be booked from the Hostel (group bookings) with qualified instructors.
Fishing in Aughrim There is good trout fishing in the
Ow river (Aughrim to Arklow stretch) or try the fish farm in Aughrim for a near
certain catch. The Slaney is a
renowned salmon river 30 minutes drive (licenced required).
Walking tours Walking guides available for group
walks (advance booking necessary).
Visit places of interest Glendalough monastic site
(16km)
Avoca – the meetings of the waters, hand-weavers, zinc mines (16km)
Rathdrum – Avondale House & Gardens, home of Charles Stewart Parnell (10km)
Wicklow Jail – 30km
Baltinglass Abbey – 18km
Arklow Maritime Museum - 25km
McCreddin Village – Brooklodge Hotel – eco shop (market - 1st Sunday of every
month)
Michael Dwyer’s cottage
Music Glenmalure Inn (8km) music every weekend
and regular impromptu sessions. Make your own music in the Hostel, instruments
waiting to be played.
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