scenic viewpoint
Vale of Avoca
A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
Ferns sits on the route: 20 minutes from Ballinroad, 48km from Glendalough.
Ferns is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,415, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ferns 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 Ferns to your route.
Ferns (Irish: Fearna, short for Fearna Mór Maedhóg) is a historic town in north County Wexford, Ireland. It is 11 km (7 mi) north of Enniscorthy. The remains of Ferns Castle are in the centre of the town. The town is in a civil parish of the same name.
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Ferns is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.5883 latitude, -6.4997 longitude.
Ferns has a population of approximately 1,415 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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5 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
36 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.
48 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
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.
50 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
One of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world, guiding ships for over 800 years at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in Wexford.
59 km · about 70 min drive
landmark
Picturesque fishing village on the Waterford coast with red sandstone cliffs, sheltered coves and a charming harbour.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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