Glenmacnass Waterfall

Glenmacnass Waterfall falls from near the summit of Mullaghcleevaun, the second highest mountain in Wicklow, down to the valley we viewed yesterday.

 
A bit slippery on the rocks in the waterfall so careful!

Glenmacnass Valley

Continuing along the R115 leading to Laragh, County Wicklow we approach Glenmacnass and are looking south from the head of the valley.

On The Road Again

Still on the R115 between the Sally Gap crossroads and Laragh, Co Wicklow we have a change of vista from the wide open spaces of yesterday's post to this closer up view through one of the many forests along the route.

The Old Military Road View

 

It's Panoramic Saturday again and we're on the R115, the old Military Road, between the Sally Gap and Laragh, County Wicklow for today's wide view.  Click HERE for a previous post which gives a brief outline of the road's origin.

Next Turn Left

We're in the Wicklow Mountains at the Sally Gap crossroads and about to take the next turn left onto the R115, the old Military Road, which takes us back across the mountains to Laragh and Glendalough.

Lough Tay

The scenic and dark Lough Tay set between the mountains of Luggala and Djouce is a vista which we have pictured several times but one which is always a delight to return to. The startlingly white sand of the beach which forms the northern coastline marks one of the boundaries of the Luggala Estate belonging to the Guinness family.

Cloghogue Valley

A few days ago, we toured around the Wicklow Mountains in the area of the Sally Gap and, passing Luggala, we just couldn't resist this view over the Cloghogue Valley with Lough Dan in the distance.

Unloading

The maltese registered cargo ship Alexander Kuprin unloads at the Packet Pier in Wicklow Harbour.

Making Waves

Yesterday, Sunday, a wild and windy day as we headed for the Wicklow Mountains.  Just outside Roundwood we passed the Vartry Reservoir as the wind whipped up the water.

Wild Country

Making our way around Knockree Hill, County Wicklow,  we observe this beautiful and wild stretch of Glencree Valley.

The Tide Is Out

Panoramic Saturday again and the tide is out as we look at Wicklow Harbour from South Quay.

Tree View

The view from the headland overlooking Magheramore Beach near Blainroe, County Wicklow.

Rocky VI - Slight Return

Today, we return briefly to our 'Rocky' series for this view from the beautiful Kilpatrick Sandhills near Kilmichael, County Wicklow.

Things Are Looking Up

Things are looking up on Bray promenade, especially now that the summer season has begun and the traffic on the prom has increased accordingly, well, weather permitting!

The Other Side Of Town

Every town has an 'other side' and Wicklow Town is no different, with this view of an area of light industry situated on it's northern edge and sitting alongside the nature reserve of The Murrough wetlands, in the background, which itself stretches a further 15 kms to the north.

Greystones Coastline

The coastline as shot from Marine Road, Greystones with the view north to Bray Head in the background.

The Slow Food Movement

It's lunchtime at the seaside, so it must be fish and chips and what better place to indulge than the seafront at Bray, County Wicklow, as this line of hungry punters slowly wend their way to gastronomic nirvana!

Wicklow Harbour View

It's Saturday, panoramic Saturday that is, and today we're looking south from the north pier at Wicklow Harbour.

Take Off And Landing

The Greylag Goose provides plenty of entertainment as he criss-crosses the lake at the Arklow Nature Reserve in search of food.

On The Daisy Carpet

Today, we're back in Arklow Nature Reserve to see the Greylag Goose in action on the daisy carpet.

Duck Studies

Another of our favourite places is the Nature Reserve in Arklow, Co Wicklow and today we observe some of the many ducks who populate this lovely spot.

Upriver On A Slow Day

On a slow day we can always rely on this nice view upriver from the harbour in Wicklow Town.

Well Protected

In these troubled times it's nice to know that, here in Wicklow Town, at least our little harbour is well protected!

Contrasts

Pictured on the seafront at Bray, Co Wicklow, in the foreground two crows scavenge for food among the pebbles while, on the shoreline, a girl happily poses for photos.

The Sandycove View

Another of our favourite places between Wicklow and Dublin is Sandycove and today,on  panoramic Saturday,we take in an early morning wide view across from the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire, to Scotsman's Bay and the seafront of Sandycove.

Upper Vartry Reservoir

Today we're at the Upper Vartry Reservoir, near Roundwood, County Wicklow and you can fish here for brown trout, should you have the required fishing permit.

The Solitary Cormorant

I've only ever seen one cormorant at a time, feeding in Wicklow Harbour, presumably this is the same one that I pictured in this earlier post. Solitary fishing seems to be the norm for cormorants in these parts especially in springime during the breeding season.

The Harbour Kite

This guy and his kite are a new and welcome addition to the ever changing scene around Wicklow Harbour.

Next Stop Summer

Back on our favourite Magheramore Beach near Blainroe, County Wicklow on a beautful sunny late afternoon and it's obvious that summer's just round the corner!

Nice Doggie!

Walking along the promenade in Bray, Co Wicklow I wasn't sure this fellow quite liked me taking his picture and so I didn't stop to ask his name - nice doggie!

Low Tide

Low tide in the little harbour at Bray, County Wicklow and all boats are sitting on their keels.