A flat 6.5 km lakeside greenway from Blessington town to the gates of Russborough House — Ireland's grandest Palladian mansion. Open to walkers, cyclists, buggies and dogs on leads. About 1.5 hours one-way at a relaxed pace. Bus #65 runs back to Blessington from the Russborough end if you don't want to walk both ways.
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Start at the lakeside car park in Blessington, behind the town centre. The greenway is paved and signposted throughout. The route runs along the eastern shore of the Blessington Lakes for 6.5 km, ending at Russborough House. Russborough has an admission charge for the house tour but the parkland gardens are free. Allow 1.5 hours one-way; bus #65 returns to Blessington several times a day. Total day with Russborough visit: 4–5 hours.
A beautifully restored historic guesthouse on the Square in Tinahely — the Wicklow Way passes through the village. Double, twin and small-double rooms, all with private bathrooms. Self-service coded entry — arrive when it suits you.
A professionally-recorded version with a local Wicklow narrator launches in 2026. The full transcript below previews what walkers will hear.
A flat 6.5 km lakeside greenway from Blessington town to the gates of Russborough House — Ireland's grandest Palladian mansion. Open to walkers, cyclists, buggies and dogs on leads. About 1.5 hours one-way at a relaxed pace. Bus #65 runs back to Blessington from the Russborough end if you don't want to walk both ways.
Full audio tour with professional Irish narration will be added when this walk's content is finalised. The summary above is the working draft.