Carlow is situated in the south east of Ireland, close to both Dublin and the south east coast.
Walking
Carlow is home to three of Ireland's national walking routes - the South Leinster, the Barrow and the Wicklow Way, which provide signposted walks of different lengths and difficulties (and opportunities for refreshments, in particular The Dying Cow). See www.irishtrails.ie for more information.
Historical sights
Wicklow Mountains National Park is a short drive away and offers some spectacular scenary and historic sights, including Glendalough with its beautiful valley and monastic settlements.
www.wicklowway.com
Nearby towns
Kilkenny is well worth a visit and has been voted most friendly city in Europe and 9th most friendly city in the world by Conde Nast. The medieval town centre is dominated by the castle, the abbey and cathedral and many charming winding streets with good shopping, nightlife and places to eat.
You can find more information here.
Walking
Carlow is home to three of Ireland's national walking routes - the South Leinster, the Barrow and the Wicklow Way, which provide signposted walks of different lengths and difficulties (and opportunities for refreshments, in particular The Dying Cow). See www.irishtrails.ie for more information.
Historical sights
Wicklow Mountains National Park is a short drive away and offers some spectacular scenary and historic sights, including Glendalough with its beautiful valley and monastic settlements.
www.wicklowway.com
Nearby towns
Kilkenny is well worth a visit and has been voted most friendly city in Europe and 9th most friendly city in the world by Conde Nast. The medieval town centre is dominated by the castle, the abbey and cathedral and many charming winding streets with good shopping, nightlife and places to eat.
You can find more information here.