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[iamwojtek]

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You hear a lot about the #BlessingtonLakes but what is it exactly?

Set in the Wicklow Mountains, the Blessington Lakes cover 5000 acres water. The Lakes were formed 50 years ago by the building of the Poulaphouca Dam and hydroelectric station.

The Poulaphouca reservoir is the largest man made lake in Ireland and is a great base for various outdoor activities.

The road around the lake offers amazing views over the reservoir and the Wicklow Mountains. Drive or Cycle around the lake going through historic villages such as Valleymount, Ballyknockan or Lacken.

Walk the popular Blessington Greenway, which we’ve talked about previously, visit nearby Russborough House and its interactive exhibition or enjoy a paddle on the lake.

Make sure to check out this video to get a glimpse at what you can expect!

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Plan Your Trip 2021

We know that currently depending on Covid-19 restrictions you may not be able to visit our beautiful Blessington, but, we hope that for the time being you can live vicariously through our posts across our media channels. This will give you time to plan your trip for possibly next year when we all have more options and hopefully the world is a little less grim. It also gives us time to fill your mind with all the wonderful things this destination has to offer! Stay safe out there and watch this space!

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Walk, Run or Ride - The stunning Greenway Trail in Blessington and immerse yourself in nature and all its beauty.

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Greenway

The Greenway is a trail that links the historic town of Blessington to the Palladian mansion at Russborough House.  This is an opportunity to rejuvenate the senses, explore the beautify landscapes of Blessington and immerse yourself in nature. A must do for any and all outdoor enthusiasts.

The trail begins in Blessington and leads along the shores of Blessington Lakes and goes through areas of natural forestry and woodlands. It then crosses an ancient medieval Ringfort, uses the footpath along the N81 before turning back into the forest at Burgage Moyle lane. It then crosses the Valleymount Road (R758) and makes its way to Russellstown Bay adjacent to Russborough House. This trail allows you to appreciate the beautiful scenery and wildlife on offer in the area.

This immersive experience can be accessed by any number of means it can be walked, ran, or cycled which is facilitated by bike hires within the area if needed.

The Blessington Greenway is being developed further into the Wicklow Greenway and in the future will be the first official E-Greenway in Ireland too!

The trail approximately takes 1.5 hours to complete the total 6.5kms and is suitable for anyone to enjoy!

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More photos from our adventures to the Big Blue Bus located at The Avon in Blessington. 

[soulofmercury]

“I like the rain” “why?” “It’s just...peaceful I guess” ~💭 • #view #blessingtonlakes #windowsill #trees #imagination #beautiful #calm https://www.instagram.com/p/Boom-gkg6Fu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ih05r9ungd8b

[waldorf-and-cannon]

Yo ho see ye's @knockanstockan Sunday 29th July hup! #blessingtonlakes #wicklow #knockanstockan