Heatherside guidebook
Sightseeing
Step inside and explore the magnificent 47 acre gardens, voted 3rd best garden in the World and only 35 minutes from Dublin. Marvel at the sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks.
Enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat at the Powerscourt Avoca Café, which must have one of the best views in Ireland. Take in the magnificent views of the Gardens from the Café’s outside Terrace, while you are served delicious food.
Experience the best of Irish shopping with our range of stores specialising in home-wares, giftware, clothing, furniture and plants.
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Powerscourt Golf Club
Step inside and explore the magnificent 47 acre gardens, voted 3rd best garden in the World and only 35 minutes from Dublin. Marvel at the sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks.
Enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat at the Powerscourt Avoca Café, which must have one of the best views in Ireland. Take in the magnificent views of the Gardens from the Café’s outside Terrace, while you are served delicious food.
Experience the best of Irish shopping with our range of stores specialising in home-wares, giftware, clothing, furniture and plants.
Killruddery House & Gardens near Bray in County Wicklow has been home to the Brabazon Family, the Earls of Meath since 1618. The gardens are some of the oldest in Ireland, providing an impressive destination for relaxing and leisurely walks.
Killruddery House & Gardens in County Wicklow is nestled between the mountains and the sea, and is one of the great historic houses of Ireland. The Farmers Market features both local and world arts, crafts, fashion, body care, homeware and vintage items. The magnificent 800 acre estate includes flowering woodland, painterly formal 17th century gardens, a high hedge sylvan theatre, long ponds and a walled garden. It is also a member of HHI, Historic Houses of Ireland.
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Casa y jardines de Killruddery
Southern Cross RoadKillruddery House & Gardens near Bray in County Wicklow has been home to the Brabazon Family, the Earls of Meath since 1618. The gardens are some of the oldest in Ireland, providing an impressive destination for relaxing and leisurely walks.
Killruddery House & Gardens in County Wicklow is nestled between the mountains and the sea, and is one of the great historic houses of Ireland. The Farmers Market features both local and world arts, crafts, fashion, body care, homeware and vintage items. The magnificent 800 acre estate includes flowering woodland, painterly formal 17th century gardens, a high hedge sylvan theatre, long ponds and a walled garden. It is also a member of HHI, Historic Houses of Ireland.
Enjoy 121m of cascading water, set in beautiful parkland at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. The Waterfall is a haven for wildlife including the Sika Deer and the native Irish red squirrel. Families can enjoy a picnic and explore the playground and short walking trails.
Powerscourt Waterfall is 6km from the Main Estate and is set in one of Ireland’s most beautiful park lands at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. It is recommended that you drive to the location and there is plenty of parking available there.
Allow some time for your visit to view the magnificent spectacle, have a picnic and stroll around the acres of stunning countryside.
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Cascada de Powerscourt
Enjoy 121m of cascading water, set in beautiful parkland at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. The Waterfall is a haven for wildlife including the Sika Deer and the native Irish red squirrel. Families can enjoy a picnic and explore the playground and short walking trails.
Powerscourt Waterfall is 6km from the Main Estate and is set in one of Ireland’s most beautiful park lands at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. It is recommended that you drive to the location and there is plenty of parking available there.
Allow some time for your visit to view the magnificent spectacle, have a picnic and stroll around the acres of stunning countryside.
Glen of The Downs Nature Reserve is also known as Bellevue. The Reserve is the finest example of oak wood of it’s type close to Dublin. It is largely Sessile Oak with an under storey of Holly and a dense carpet of Woodrush, Bilberry and Heather. The woods abound in bird-life and 21 breeding species have been recorded here. Each bird species occupies a distinct niche in the woodland having different feeding and nesting habits. Some, like the Jay, have a varied diet which includes berries and nuts while others such as Treecreepers and Wrens have largely insect based diet. The Wood Warbler builds on the ground, whereas the Woodpigeon prefers a platform of twigs up in the tree canopy.
Birds such as the Blackbird and the Robin, are fiercely territorial and defend their feeding and nesting patch by singing and chasing off intruders.
Glen Of The Downs
Glen of The Downs Nature Reserve is also known as Bellevue. The Reserve is the finest example of oak wood of it’s type close to Dublin. It is largely Sessile Oak with an under storey of Holly and a dense carpet of Woodrush, Bilberry and Heather. The woods abound in bird-life and 21 breeding species have been recorded here. Each bird species occupies a distinct niche in the woodland having different feeding and nesting habits. Some, like the Jay, have a varied diet which includes berries and nuts while others such as Treecreepers and Wrens have largely insect based diet. The Wood Warbler builds on the ground, whereas the Woodpigeon prefers a platform of twigs up in the tree canopy.
Birds such as the Blackbird and the Robin, are fiercely territorial and defend their feeding and nesting patch by singing and chasing off intruders.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin in favor of the rugged coastal splendor of the Cliff’s of Moher and Galway City on an enriching full-day excursion from the Irish capital. Admire stunning Irish countryside and travel along the Wild Atlantic Way to the incredible 700-foot high Cliffs of Moher. Browse intriguing exhibitions in the visitor center; marvel at the lunar limestone landscape of Burren, renowned for its rare flowers; and absorb the cosmopolitan charm of Galway City during some leisurely free time.
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Cliffs of Moher
Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin in favor of the rugged coastal splendor of the Cliff’s of Moher and Galway City on an enriching full-day excursion from the Irish capital. Admire stunning Irish countryside and travel along the Wild Atlantic Way to the incredible 700-foot high Cliffs of Moher. Browse intriguing exhibitions in the visitor center; marvel at the lunar limestone landscape of Burren, renowned for its rare flowers; and absorb the cosmopolitan charm of Galway City during some leisurely free time.
Explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.
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El Libro de Kells
College GreenExplore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.
One of the highlights of walking in Wicklow. This linear walk takes you from Bray to Greystones along stunning coastal path. The path is well maintained and you can return by light rail (DART) to the start point. Greystones has plenty to offer the hungry walker after beautiful views and a range of marine wildlife. From Heatherside you can walk up the road to the car park where the start of the walk is.
This is a very enjoyable walk in a spectacular coastal setting linking Bray and Greystones. It brings you around the side of Bray Head above the railway line and rocky coastline on a path which is a bit rough in places, with a steep climb at the Bray end. Views both up and down the coast are breath-taking .
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Paseo por los acantilados de Bray Head
One of the highlights of walking in Wicklow. This linear walk takes you from Bray to Greystones along stunning coastal path. The path is well maintained and you can return by light rail (DART) to the start point. Greystones has plenty to offer the hungry walker after beautiful views and a range of marine wildlife. From Heatherside you can walk up the road to the car park where the start of the walk is.
This is a very enjoyable walk in a spectacular coastal setting linking Bray and Greystones. It brings you around the side of Bray Head above the railway line and rocky coastline on a path which is a bit rough in places, with a steep climb at the Bray end. Views both up and down the coast are breath-taking .
Food scene
If you feel hungry, go to this to this restaurant to have a meal. Irish cuisine under the direction of the great chef is wonderful here. Try mouthwatering salads, crabs and soup that are offered at Maison Moli. Many guests go there to enjoy tasty banana pancakes, french toasts and brownies. Choose delicious latte, you will hardly regret it.
This place is well known for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. From the visitors’ viewpoint, prices are adequate. Maison Moli has been awarded ‘Best Hospitality Venue’ by Bray and District Chamber at its Endeavour Awards. Google users awarded this cafe 4.8.
Maison Moli
Strand RoadIf you feel hungry, go to this to this restaurant to have a meal. Irish cuisine under the direction of the great chef is wonderful here. Try mouthwatering salads, crabs and soup that are offered at Maison Moli. Many guests go there to enjoy tasty banana pancakes, french toasts and brownies. Choose delicious latte, you will hardly regret it.
This place is well known for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. From the visitors’ viewpoint, prices are adequate. Maison Moli has been awarded ‘Best Hospitality Venue’ by Bray and District Chamber at its Endeavour Awards. Google users awarded this cafe 4.8.
My wife and I went to Pink Salt over the weekend for our anniversary dinner. Not only was the food delicious but the service was extraordinary. The chef was very accommodating with our special request. I have tried other Indian restaurants in the area but Pink Salt stands out with its high standard. I’ll return for sure.
Trip Advisor *****
Pink Salt Indian Restaurant
73 Main StMy wife and I went to Pink Salt over the weekend for our anniversary dinner. Not only was the food delicious but the service was extraordinary. The chef was very accommodating with our special request. I have tried other Indian restaurants in the area but Pink Salt stands out with its high standard. I’ll return for sure.
Trip Advisor *****