County Wicklow, just south of Dublin, is known as the 'Garden of Ireland'.
The Wicklow Mountains are home to several major sights such as the monastic complex of Glendalough and the magnificent gardens of Powerscourt. The rugged Wicklow landscape is a haven for both walkers and climbers.
Two of the county's main resorts, Arklow and Bray, are located in the east of the county.
Central Wicklow is a mass of domed granite mountains, penetrated by deep glens and wooded valleys, and contains some of the finest scenery in Ireland.
Beside the River Vartry, just east of the town of Ashford, are the breathtaking Mount Usher Gardens. Designed in 1868 by Edward Walpole, these romantic gardens contain many rare shrubs and trees, from Chinese conifers and bamboos to Mexican pines and pampas grass.