Nature & Outdoors

Aug 3, 20213 min read

Best Hiking Trails in the Arklow District if you're looking for a challenge!

Among the many trails within easy reach of Arklow, are several offering a nice challenge to the experienced hiker.

Jun 26, 20212 min read

Avondale Forest Park

Avondale Forest Park, on the outskirts of Rathdrum, is situated 18km from Arklow. The impressive Avondale House, dating from the 1770’s...

Jun 18, 20211 min read

Arklow Riverwalk

The wide and meandering Avoca River flows through Arklow’s town centre and is a haven for nature lovers. A 3km Riverwalk loop begins from ed

Jun 17, 20211 min read

Arklow Town Heritage Walks

There are six Heritage Walking routes mapped out around Arklow, all starting at Seaview Avenue, adjacent to the Arklow Nature and...

Jun 16, 20211 min read

Kynock’s Park & North Seafront Walk

Nestled between The Arklow Nature & Wildlife Reserve and Arklow Caravan Park, is a small recently reclaimed area of scrub land which is now

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Arklow South Beach & Cove

Just a short walk from Arklow’s Town Centre, are Arklow South Beach and The Cove. On route you will pass through the busy working Harbour a

Jun 14, 20211 min read

The Nuns Beach

This glorious sandy beach, sheltered by the sheer face of the Arklow Rock, is just a 5-minute walk further beyond Arklow South Beach & Th...

Jun 13, 20211 min read

Arklow Rock Cliff Walk

It’s not difficult to visualise that the Arklow Rock, which dominates the skyline to the South Coast, was once an active volcano. The lava