Wicklow Uplands Council

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Wicklow Uplands Council is an independent voluntary organisation representing over 50 diverse member groups and individuals in the Wicklow Uplands

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1. Farmers & Property Owners

Farming and forestry have left a strong imprint on the Wicklow countryside. Generations of farmers have earned their livelihoods from the area and today remain an integral part of the uplands environment.

2 Economic Tourism

At the heart of the mountains lie the remains of the ancient monastic city of Glendalough which is one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Ireland

3 Environment & Recreation

The Wicklow Mountains are a Mecca for hill walkers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world and, with its proximity to Dublin City, the uplands are the perfect retreat from busy urban life

4 Community

The Wicklow Uplands supports a network of thriving towns and villages and is home to some c. 33,000 inhabitants

Wicklow Trails

The Wicklow/Dublin uplands are renowned as a spectacular area due to the diversity and quality of its landscape. Throughout this spectacular landscape there are numerous waymarked trails which cater for recreational users of all abilities. To demonstrate just some of what the Wicklow/Dublin uplands has to offer and the range of walking trails available a very small sample of trails are listed below.

SUAS Pilot Project

The ‘Sustainable Uplands Agriculture-environment Scheme (SUAS)’ pilot project aims to use innovative means to develop practical and innovative solutions that will address the complex agricultural, environmental and socio-economic challenges associated with the land management of commonages and hill farms in the Wicklow/Dublin uplands.

SUAS Pilot Project

Heritage Week 2019

Wicklow Uplands Council and the SUAS Pilot Project have both organised two special events to coincide with National Heritage Week 2019. Both events are free, informative, lots of fun and open to all. Please click the posts below to discover more details.

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