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Aughrim
ℹ️Practical info — Aughrim
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💡 Tips
- Notice the beautiful granite stonework throughout the village; Aughrim is renowned for its locally quarried stone architecture.
- Visit the National Disabled Angling Centre, which features a fully accessible fishing lake open to everyone.
- Parking is generally free and straightforward along the main street, but it can fill up on sunny weekends.
- Combine your visit with a hike in the nearby Wicklow Mountains for spectacular natural scenery.
🍽 Food
Taste locally sourced lamb dishes in the country pubs along the main street.
Stop by a village tea room for freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and jam.
Enjoy locally caught trout, often featured on the menus of the traditional village restaurants.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for small crafts and mementos made from the local stone in the village shops.
Buy locally made jams, chutneys, and baked goods at small grocery stores in the village center.
A serene wooded walking trail that winds along the peaceful riverbanks outside the village.
A scenic and quiet spot to watch the river flow beneath the old stone bridge.
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Aughrim is a multi-award-winning village situated in the heart of County Wicklow, where three rivers meet. It is widely recognized for its distinctive granite architecture, with many buildings constructed from locally quarried stone, giving the village a unique aesthetic appeal. Aughrim has consistently won titles in the national Tidy Towns competition, reflecting its pristine and flowery appearance. The National Angling Centre is a major draw for visitors, featuring a 4-acre lake stocked with rainbow trout, designed for both beginners and experts. Surrounded by the rolling Wicklow Mountains, the village is a gateway to numerous scenic walks, including the Aughrim River Walk and forest trails. Local life centers around traditional pubs and artisan food producers, with regional lamb and trout being local staples. The area’s history is rooted in granite quarrying, which provided the materials for some of Ireland’s most famous public buildings. It is a convenient spot for those seeking a quiet, easy on the eye retreat in the Irish countryside.
- Location: Ireland
- Top sights: Church of the Sacred Heart · Cushbawn · Saint Brigid's RC Church
- Nearby: Rathdrum (11 km)
- Population: ~1.442
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Rain mm | 97 | 79 | 78 | 67 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 93 | 81 | 116 | 121 | 114 |
Geography
Facts
- Famous for granite stone buildings
- Multiple Tidy Town award winner
- Home to National Angling Centre
- Located at the meeting of 3 rivers
- Set in the Wicklow Mountains
- Premier trout fishing destination
- History of granite quarrying
- Gateway to the Aughrim River Walk
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