Trail · County Wicklow

Ballygannon - Red Walk

2 km1 hr 30 minModerateLinearDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

This walk follows a forest road parallel to the main road, crossing it and making a wide loop on path and forest road through one of the People's Millennium Forests established in 2000 in which all the species are native. Further along the forest road on the east of the main road is a grove dedicated to the memory of abused children. Care is needed crossing the road

Maps and more

Outdoors in County Wicklow this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 14°C

Thu, 29 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 11°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov11° / 9°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awayBallygannon - Green Walk0.9 km30 minModerateLoopThis walk follows paths through the trees parallel to the main road, crossing it and returning on the western side through oak trees planted nearly 200 years ago with an under-storey of holly. There is a striking piece…

Trail · 1.0 km awayRathdrum - Jubilee LoopNotice on this trail4.9 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopThis loop includes minor roads, forestry tracks, mass paths and goes cross country as it heads out to do a circuit of Ballygannon Woods (part of which includes a fine example of native oakwood) and follows a stretch of…

Trail · 3.3 km awayAvondale Forest Park - River Walk5.2 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoopThe River Walk, starting from the car park near Avondale House and including some steep descents and climbs, is the longest and hardest of the walks at Avondale. It passes a variety of tree species, goes along beside…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 14 km awayMurrough BeachParkingDogs on a leadAccessed from the Murrough Car Park, close to the port access bridge at the north end of Wicklow town. It is a long gravelly beach that can shelve quickly into deep water. The beach is a two minute walk from the car…

Beach · 14 km awayBrittas Bay NorthWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBrittas Bay North Beach is a long, gently sloping, sandy beach. It has hilly sand dunes which support two protected plant species. The beach gradually falls away with sand bars common. Water sport activities available…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 100 m awayBallygannon Wood4 trailsParking

Forest · 3.3 km awayAvondale Forest ParkForest park · 157 ha11 trailsMountain bikingParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 1.7 km awayParnell National Memorial ParkParkRathdrumParnell National Memorial Park, in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, features a short looped walk, a beautiful stream, restful seating areas and a children's playground.

Nature spot · 6.2 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.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 9.6 km awayGleann Dá LochGlendaloughGraveyardSevenchurches Or CamaderryThis early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated…

Heritage site · 22 km awayTeach Uí Dhuibhir Mhic AlastairThe Dwyer McAllister CottageHouseDerrynamuckThe cottage nestles in the shade of Kaedeen mountain at the top of a grassy lane off the Donard to Rathdangan road in Co. Wicklow. It is a fine example of a traditional thatched cottage built with local stone and…