Lake & shoreline
Blessington Lakes
Also known as the Poulaphouca Reservoir, Ireland's largest artificial lake offers miles of shoreline close to town.
On the doorstep
Three West Wicklow highlights.
These are some of the best-known attractions around Blessington. Check official opening information, route conditions and travel times before setting out.
Walking trail
Blessington Greenway
A waymarked lakeside route linking Blessington toward Russborough House through shoreline and woodland scenery.
Historic house
Russborough House & Parklands
An 18th-century Palladian mansion overlooking the lakes, with parkland, tours and family attractions.
More to explore
Build your own day out.
Seefin Passage Tomb
A rewarding hill walk leading to a prehistoric passage tomb with broad views over the reservoir and mountains.
Sally Gap & the Wicklow Mountains
A classic Wicklow mountain route through high open countryside, with access toward Lough Tay and the uplands.
The Wicklow Way
Ireland's oldest waymarked long-distance trail crosses the Wicklow hills; sections can be enjoyed as day walks.
Blessington Main Street
Cafés, shops, pubs and local amenities are close to the apartment and easy to reach on foot.
Hollywood
A small West Wicklow village on the old coach road and a convenient gateway toward the Wicklow Gap.
Black Hill
A local climb above the reservoir, popular for expansive views over Blessington Lakes and surrounding countryside.
Sorrel Hill
A nearby upland walk with panoramic views across the lakes and toward the Wicklow Mountains.
Tulfarris Golf Club
An 18-hole course set around peninsulas on Blessington Lakes, with dramatic water and countryside views.
Blessington Lakes Golf Club
A relaxed local parkland course at Boystown, close to Blessington and the lakes.
Punchestown Racecourse
One of Ireland's best-known racecourses, near Naas, hosting major National Hunt fixtures and the annual Punchestown Festival.
Glendalough
A celebrated Wicklow valley with early medieval monastic remains, lakeside scenery and walking routes through the surrounding mountains.
Discover West Wicklow
West Wicklow is granite-mountain, wide-sky country: forestry, farmland and open hills folding down toward the broad sweep of Blessington Lakes. It has a quieter feel than Wicklow's better-known eastern routes while remaining within straightforward reach of Dublin.
The lakes and Blessington Greenway are natural starting points, with Russborough House adding history, art and parkland nearby.
For walkers, Seefin, Black Hill, Sorrel Hill and sections of the Wicklow Way offer different levels of challenge, while Sally Gap provides much of the mountain drama by road. Golfers can choose between Tulfarris Golf Club and Blessington Lakes Golf Club, while Punchestown Racecourse provides another popular day-out option within the wider area.
Glendalough adds one of County Wicklow's best-known historic and scenic destinations, combining its monastic settlement, lakes and mountain walks. After a day outside, Blessington's Main Street brings you back to cafés, shops and pubs close to the apartment.
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