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 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.