Wicklow Head

Wicklow Head is a prominent coastal headland in County Wicklow on Ireland’s east coast, noted for its lighthouses and coastal walking routes overlooking the Irish Sea.

The promontory features two lighthouse structures, including an older decommissioned tower and a later active light, which together mark approaches to Wicklow Bay. The headland’s cliffs and short walking trails give viewpoints used by visitors for sea views and seabird observation.

Historically the lighthouses have guided coastal shipping into Wicklow Harbour and the headland remains an aid to navigation. The site is a compact coastal destination rather than a large park and is visited for short walks and photography.

Wicklow Head lies a short distance east of Wicklow town on the east coast of Ireland, projecting into the Irish Sea.

• Proximity to town: The headland sits close to Wicklow town and provides panoramic sea views and one of the more accessible cliff walks in County Wicklow.

What to See #

• Lighthouses: Two lighthouse structures on the headland - an older decommissioned tower and a newer active light that aid navigation into Wicklow Bay and mark the coast.
• Clifftop paths and viewpoints: Clifftop walking paths and viewpoints used for coastal views, seabird watching and views across the Irish Sea toward nearby headlands.