Everything you need for a camping trip – tents, maps, cooking equipment, portable heaters, waterproofs and other clothing – is stocked at this Blessington camping shop. It's also a great source of information for walking in Wicklow, and sells fishing permits.
Charles Camping
County Wicklow
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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16.36 MILES
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16.4 MILES
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4. Oughterard Round Tower & Cemetery
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5. Steam Museum & Lodge Park Walled Garden
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