MAP & LOCATION
Wicklow. "The Garden of Ireland" is situated along the East Coast, just forty-five minutes from the heart of Dublin City. It is a county that is blessed with natural beauty, breathtaking scenery, magnificent, tranquil lakes, glorious sandy beaches, world-class golf courses and wonderful gardens. It has an abundance of history and boasts some of the world's most famous sites, including the spectacular mountainside village of Glendalough. The county is blessed to have some of the most wonderful, natural beauty anywhere in Ireland; from the spectacular Blessington Lakes to the wonderful and quaint village of Avoca. County Wicklow is located on the East Coast of Ireland and there is an excellent new motorway (N11) which leads all the way from South Dublin right through to Wicklow.
Blessington is situated just 25 miles from Dublin City and it is the gateway to the Poulaphouca lakes. Theses lakes have transformed the area in terms of scenic beauty and the area is now open to a host of water sports. Local attractions include Russborough House and the Poulaphouca Reservoir.
| Travel (miles) | and then | to take | total (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | Start out at Dublin, City Centre, (Head South Bound, M50) |
R110
|
0.00 |
| 3.07 | At traffic signals turn left onto Naas Road - R110 (signposted The South, M50) |
R110
|
3.07 |
| 0.65 | At Red Cow Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N7 (signposted The South (N8, N9) |
N7
|
3.72 |
| 1.06 | At Newlands Cross traffic signals continue forward on the N7 |
N7
|
4.78 |
| 2.12 | Branch left (signposted Blessington), then at roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Citywest Road - N82 |
N82
|
6.91 |
| 0.42 | At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Citywest Road - N82 |
N82
|
7.32 |
| 0.23 | At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Citywest Road - N82 |
N82
|
7.55 |
| 0.29 | At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Citywest Road - N82 |
N82
|
7.84 |
| 0.43 | At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Citywest Road - N82 |
N82
|
8.26 |
| 0.26 | At traffic signals turn right onto the N81 (signposted Blessington) |
N81
|
8.53 |
| 3.35 | Bear left onto the N81. Entering Brittas |
N81
|
11.88 |
| 5.20 | Continue forward onto the N81. Entering Blessington |
N81
|
17.08 |
| 0.61 | Arrive at Blessington, Co Wicklow. Drive Straight through Village. Pass turn for Nass (on right hand side) Take next Left Travel straight ahead for approximately 1 Kilometer. |
N81
|
17.69 |
| - | Arrive at Blessington Lake Shore Resort Section time 0:45, Total time 0:45 |
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