Local Activities and Links

The area around Bel-Air Hotel and Equestrian Centre has a lot to offer, whether you like riding horses or not. We have listed a few suggestions here, but the options are endless. The web links at the bottom of the page will help you find out more.
 
Good shopping locally
 
Several Pubs and Restaurants locally in Ashford, in and around Wicklow Town
 
Equestrian
Bel-Air caters for experienced adult riders.
Cooladoyle, Newtownmountkennedy caters for children.
Phone: 01 2819906
 
Walking
Hill Walking in Wicklow Mountains, where you can walk for a couple of hours or follow the Wicklow Way for several days.
 
Beach and Cliff walks along the coast.
 
Forest Walks, e.g. at the Devil's Glen or Avondale.
For more details, see the links at the bottom of the page.
 
Beaches
Miles and miles of sandy beaches in Co. Wicklow for walking and swimming.
 
Gardens
Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford
Web: www.mountushergardens.ie
 
Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, Enniskerry
Phone: 01 204 6000
Web: www.powerscourt.ie
 
 
Wicklow Garden Festival
Private gardens are open to visitors during the Garden Festival each year. For more information, see www.visitwicklow.ie/Gardens.htm
 
Golf
There are at least 30 golf courses in Co. Wicklow including
Druids Glen, Newtownmountkennedy.
Web: www.druidsglen.ie
 
Historic Glendalough, Glendalough
For more information, see www.wicklownationalpark.ie
 
And here come a few more links you might find helpful:
 
Bel-Air Riding Club: www.belairridingclub.com
 
Wicklow County Tourism: www.visitwicklow.ie
 
Eastcoast and Midlands Tourism: www.eastcoastmidlands.ie
 
Wicklow Hotels and Tourism Guide: www.wicklowtourist.com
 
Association of Irish Riding Establishments: www.aire.ie
 
Equestrian Holidays Ireland: www.ehi.ie