Nature spot · County Wicklow
Sculpture In Woodland
Sculpture 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.
Unique in Ireland, Sculpture in Woodland is situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Devil's Glen Wood, Ashford, County Wicklow. It was formed in 1994 with the aim of creating a greater awareness of wood as an artistic and functional medium. 20 Sculptures are located here, by Irish & International Artists.
The Devil's Glen was chosen as the location for Sculpture in Woodland because of its rich historic, artistic and natural heritage. The Devil's Glen Wood is owned by Coillte and is fully accessible to the public with car parking, picnic facilities and a variety of forest walks. Access is free and the Glen is open everyday from 9am – 9pm.
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.
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Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 100 m 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.
Nature spot · 1.5 km awayThe Dower House GardensGardenThe Dower House Gardens are 19th century gardens surrounding an 18th century house with lawns, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and wisteria. Dower House is located in Ashford, County Wicklow.
Nature spot · 5.2 km awayWren’s Wood GardenGardenAshfordOriginally Wren’s Wood is located was part of the Dunran Demesne. A deciduous woodland with holly tree’s ferns and large rocks left by the last ice age. The garden is located Nr Coynes Cross, Kiltimon, Ashford Co Wicklow.