Goof place for a picnic dublin south or wicklow?

Cyrus

the missus has been on about a picnic for ages so im gonna try arrange something, looking for somewhere nice in Dublin (southside) or wicklow, any ideas?

homogay

you can use me garden if you like

Sleepy

Dublin/Wicklow mountains are always good...

homogay

don't people live in the wicklow mountains? ;/

Cyrus

specific places?

mobby

Not from that area but Powerscourt comes to mind, be it the House or waterfall area. or Marley Park.

InFront

UCD - loads of places are great there, by the lake (O reilly Hall side) or the other lake or or out by the observatory, becautiful this time of year.

Careful Brady's henchmen dont charge you a tithe.

Cyrus

dunno if UCD would be the ticket, we both went there for years

powerscourt is nice but we went there last weekend, glendalough any good?

mikedragon32

Glendalough is beautiful any time of year, but if the weather is in any way good, it will be packed.

Believe it or not, St. Stephen's green is a lovely place for a picnic. On a nice sunny day, it's great to sit on the grass munching on a chicken leg and washing it down with some chilled wine (or beer) while the world goes by.

InFront

Obviously its the Northside (dont let that put you off:) ) but The Phoenix Park is also very beautiful this time of year, especially with the nice evenings weve been having. Picnic country is certainly is. Its not that far out of the way either.

Birdie

Blessington lake is nice. Never packed, so you can always find a nice secluded place. Failing that powerscourt waterfall is alright, but you have to pay in!

loyatemu

Mt Usher Gardens in Ashford (not sure if they allow picnics but there's a cafe on site) - beautiful spot.

Joliegood

Bray Head is nice, take car to a place called Windgates (half-way between Bray and Greystones and turn into the left. There used to be an hotel here but was demolished for a few tastefully built (for a change) town houses. There is a path down to the cliff walk and you will find plenty of space to set down and enjoy the stunning views.

r3nu4l

Do you have a car? Using public Transport?

Glendalough is great but midgets in the evening can be terrible!

Powerscourt waterfall is great, lots of picnic tables and/or ground to lay out your picnic mat and on hot days you can cool your feet in teh river or walk a bit further into the surrounding forest for a little 'al fresco frolicing' *cough*

Marley Park is really good too, very big and great for hand-in-hand walking.

There is also Killiney beach and Dalkey to consider.

Sally gap is nice too but stay near the car as it used to be a well known spot for car thieves.

Enjoy

John Mason

Killrudery House in Bray has brillient victorian gardens and amazing views of the wicklow mountains - you could also head out to Glenroe and have your picnic in Biddys open farm

Cyrus

thanks a lot guys ill be driving so ill look up spots mentioned and sort something out