Hacketstown in October : is 1h from Wicklow NationalPark too much ?
Hello all, we are planning our third trip to Ireland this October, and we couldn't be more impatient ! (Especially with the massive heatwaves currently hitting France)
We absolutely adore the country, with a special place in our heart for the ring of Kerry. This time, we want to be 1h30 max from Dublin aeroport, and Wicklow country seems like a good option for people who are looking for beautiful areas with forests, parks, lakes and so on (and visits, for the rainy days).
Yet, we were not able to find a self-catering accommodation in the exact area that suited our price range, but one place in Hacketstown seems nice, not too expensive, and a good place to stay for our ten-days trip.
We don't know the area at all, do you have any recommandation, advices, or anything really ? Do you think one hour from the park would bé too much ? Are there anything nice to do in the area ? Should we try to coastal area ? So many question I know. (This will potentially bebour last trip before long, so I want to be sure before picking this specific area...)
Thank you for your help everyone !
Edit : thank you for taking the time to answer everyone ! We'll probably change our initial route plan, regarding the answers provided (maybe even try to go to a différent location, like Galway country).