Raven's Rest
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- Spacious 13-acre back to nature park on the Carlow-Wicklow border
- A 40-minute drive to the coast and the Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Barbecue area, play area with sandpit and huge grassy area for games
You'll get a mighty friendly welcome at Raven's Rest in a valley between the towns of Tinahely and Hacketstown on the Carlow-Wicklow border – and a smashing setting too, as the site is greenly set across a huge 13-acre park and lies only 40 minutes from the sea and the edge of the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
Have a stay here to wander along the on the Wicklow Way – one of Ireland’s most scenic walking routes, to road trip around the Garden of Ireland or investigate the glacial valley and the sixth-century monastic settlement of Glendalough.
The park is a simple and spacious one, and there aren’t too many distractions from the pleasant countryside setting save a playground where kids can find their fun on the swings and in the sandpit; a tennis net for bouncing balls back and forth over, and oodles of wide open grassy space and goalposts for ball games and lots of general running around.
And as befits a back to nature site such as this, campfires are allowed, and a barbecue area is on site for sunset soirees. Prep your food in the on-site kitchen area and pick up fuel on site.
The two local towns of Tinahely and Hacketstown have plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants for when you want to pick up picnic supplies or give yourself a well-earned break and dine out, check out local trad sessions or have a pint or two with friendly locals.
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Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Raven's Rest
Ballysallagh
Hacketstown
Co. Carlow
Republic of Ireland
R93 D589
Timezone
Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.86349°N
-6.56907°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Lots of lovely walks crisscross the area: hike along the disused railway line that leads from Tinahely to Tomnafinnoge Woods in the nearby town of Shillelagh, or try out any of the the three new circular waymarked trails that lie close by. Tinahely is also close to the Wicklow Way, one of Ireland’s most scenic long-distance hiking trails.
Bring your beach towels and buckets and spades and drive 40 minutes out to the spectacular coastline to explore the seaside town of Arklow, and be sure to take a trip to the valley of the two lakes in County Wicklow’s Glendalough, where there’s a handsome sixth-century monastic settlement to admire.
For kid-themed fun, take the littlies to the petting zoo at Tinahely farm or to Clara Lara fun park, where they can hurtle down the aquashuttle, paddle around in an amphicat or whizz around the karting track. Rope swings, climbing courses, a zipline and obstacle courses are here too to pack even more action in.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Clogga | 30.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ballymoney, North Beach | 32.1 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Courtown, North Beach | 33.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brittas Bay South | 34.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brittas Bay North | 34.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Raven's Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Raven's Rest dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Raven's Rest? Lots of lovely walks crisscross the area: hike along the disused railway line that leads from Tinahely to Tomnafinnoge Woods in the nearby town of Shillelagh, or try out any of the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Raven's Rest?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime Please kindly confirm your arrival time one day before arrival using the details provided in the booking confirmation email.
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