Nature spot · County Wicklow
Parnell National Memorial Park
Parnell National Memorial Park, in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, features a short looped walk, a beautiful stream, restful seating areas and a children's playground.
Parnell National Memorial Park has a beautiful bronze statue to commemorate Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), one of the greatest political leaders in Irish history.
Also found here is the Feagh McHugh O'Byrne Commemorative Stone, remembering another Wicklow native who influenced the course of Irish history. The tall granite slab erected to his memory comes from Fraughan Rock Glen in Glenmalure, County Wicklow, where he had a famous victory over Crown forces in 1580.
Continue your journey and visit Avondale Forest Park nearby, the birthplace and much loved home of Charles Stewart Parnell.
Outdoors in County Wicklow this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 9°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 5.6 km awayNational Botanic Gardens - KilmacurraghGardenKnown for its towering rhododendrons, the National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh in County Wicklow is one of Ireland’s foremost heritage gardens, with a collection of old and unusual trees, wildflower meadows and double herbaceous borders.
Nature spot · 12 km awaySculpture In WoodlandParkAshfordSculpture in Woodland is a project situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Devil's Glen Wood, Ashford, County Wicklow, and features a unique collection of contemporary sculpture by Irish and international artists.
Nature spot · 12 km awayGairdíní Mount UsherMount Usher GardensGardenAshfordMount Usher Gardens in Ashford, County Wicklow, is one of Ireland’s most celebrated garden destinations. Spanning across 22 acres alongside the River Vartry, visitors can enjoy vibrant seasonal planting in a natural Robinsonian style.