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Carnew

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Carnew

Carnew is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Bunclody, 36km from Glendalough.

Carnew is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,052, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carnew sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carnew to your route.

About Carnew

Carnew (Irish: Carn an Bhua, meaning 'victory mound') is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is the most southerly town in Wicklow situated just a mile from the border with County Wexford. For historical reasons it has often been described as "a Protestant enclave". The village is in a civil parish of the same

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Carnew offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Carnew located?

Carnew is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7081 latitude, -6.4944 longitude.

What is the population of Carnew?

Carnew has a population of approximately 1,052 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,052
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.7081, -6.4944

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Carnew

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Vale of Avoca

A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.

25 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Glendalough

Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Wicklow Gap

High mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Sally Gap

A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

52 km · about 60 min drive

waterfall

Powerscourt Waterfall

Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Carnew

  • 25 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
  • 36 kmWicklow GapHigh mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.
  • 52 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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