Arklow
Ireland · LeinsterIE
Town in County Wicklow, Ireland
Arklow is a town in County Wicklow on the southeast coast of Ireland. The town is overlooked by Ballymoyle Hill. It was founded by the Vikings in the ninth century. Arklow was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the 1798 rebellion. Its proximity to Dublin led to it becoming a commuter town with a population of 13,163 as of the 2016 census. The 2022 census recorded a population of 13,399. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 52.794, -6.150
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Arklow
Located in Leinster, Ireland, Arklow is best described as a destination. Visitors mostly come here for sports, nature and adventure. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Arklow
Sports in Arklow
(6)Sports in Arklow covers Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Arklow's own activity tags.
Nature in Arklow
(2)Nature in Arklow covers Volcanoes and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Arklow's own activity tags.
Adventure in Arklow
(1)The adventure shortlist for Arklow: Off Road Trails. All of it is drawn from Arklow's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Arklow
(1)Arklow records Museums under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Arklow. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Arklow
(1)Arklow's water sports entries include Sailboats. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Arklow. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Arklow
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Leinster first, then drive or cycle into Arklow. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Arklow that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arklow known for?
- Arklow is mainly a destination for sports, nature and adventure, set in Leinster, Ireland.
- What can you do in Arklow?
- You can plan around Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running in Arklow. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Arklow?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Arklow located?
- Administratively, Arklow sits in Leinster, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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