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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
Valleymount works well as a base: 15 minutes from Blessington, 12km from Wicklow Gap.
Valleymount is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,756, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Valleymount 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 Valleymount to your route.
Valleymount (Irish: Móin an Bhealaigh or An Chrois) is a small village in western County Wicklow, Ireland. The name 'Valleymount' does not appear before 1839. Previously, the village was known as 'the Cross of Ballymore' or simply 'the Cross', with 'cross' referring to land belonging to the church.
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Valleymount is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1039 latitude, -6.5536 longitude.
Valleymount has a population of approximately 1,756 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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8 notable places within an hour's 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
16 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.
21 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.
25 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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