Rathdrum
Wicklow, Ireland
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DirectionsBy car from Dublin and Dun Laoghaire (50 minutes):
Follow the N11 South to the R752 for Rathnew and Rathdrum. At the roundabout in Rathnew, follow signs towards Rathdrum (approx 10 minutes from Rathnew). You will come around a bad bend into Rathdrum. The park is on your right. Turn right down the laneway alongside the river before the road splits.
By car from Rosslare (1 hr and 20 minutes):
Follow the N11 North to the R752 for Rathnew and Rathdrum. Follow all the roundabouts for Rathdrum. At the t-intersection, turn left onto the R752. It will take you approximately 12 minutes from here to get to the park. You will come around a bad bend into Rathdrum. The park is on your right. Turn right down the laneway alongside the river before the road splits.
By car from Rosslare, passing through Avoca (1 hr and 20 minutes):
This is another option, but the roads are not as smooth and the signs are not well posted!
Take the N11 North to the Arklow South exit. This brings you into Arklow town. Turn left and follow the road down into town. When you get to the roundabout, go straight through it. This road turns into the R747. Take the R747 to the R752. You will pass the Woodenbridge Hotel, Avoca and then Meeting of the Waters. Keep going straight and you will come into Rathdrum. Follow the road down the hill. There will be a petrol station on your left. At the bottom of the hill, before you cross the river, turn left at the Ivy Leaf Apartments for Hidden Valley Park.
By Train: 1 hour journey from Dublin (Connolly or Pearse Stations) to Rathdrum.
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Your holiday at Hidden Valley Park can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you want it to be. Our staff are from County Wicklow and can recommend numerous excursions from the park. Whatever you fancy, we will be able to point you in the right direction.
River and private lake on site for fishing, swimming, kayaking and bumper boats. Bicycle hire. DVD's and games available upon request at no extra charge.
We are located within walking distance of Rathdrum village, which offers shops, restaurants, takeaways and pubs. There is even a Chinese takeaway that delivers to the campsite.
New Tours: Cycle the Sally Gap starting from the top down to Glendalough, Kayak the Avonmore River and end up on our own beach, Walking and Pub Tours, hire a bicycle and discover the Avondale House or the Vale of Avoca.
For camping: Our brand new amenity block offers showers, toilets, sinks, a campers kitchen and laundry room. You can camp under the canopy of our own forest, or camp near the rivers edge. If you fancy roasted marshmallows, you can light a campfire near the rivers edge. Small camping shop on site and takeaway. You must supply your own tent and camping equipment.
Hostel: Our brand new Riverside Microlodges are clean, comfortable, stylish and a great alternative to camping. You must supply your own sleeping equipment such as pillows, sleeping bags, towels, etc.
