Arklow Marina

Marina information

Arklow marina is located on the North Quay just upstream of the commercial quays and is enclosed in an inner dock accommodating 42 berths.The facility is very sheltered, in addition further berths can be found from the marina entrance on pontoons running parallel to the quay providing 30 berths on the river Avoca.The marina also incorporates luxurious apartments that overlook the river.
During NE to SE winds the entrance can become difficult where the sea breaks over the bar.The inner basin is marked by a large red light beacon - from the light vessel station on the south end of the Arklow Banks.Approaching the marina basin or pontoons when you pass the entrance to the fishing harbour on the south side it is best to keep between the middle of the river and the north bank. Note that another harbour due south at Arklow Rock serves a quarry for commercial users only.

Visit Arklow

The east coast town boasts a strong maritime heritage that stems from early times when minerals were exported by sea from the River Avoca which flows gently down from the Wicklow Mountains. In the 19th century the town had one of the largest fishing fleets based on the Irish Sea and a shipyard noted for building timber boats such as Francis Chichester's Gypsy Moth III and the TSV Asgard II.
The town is within easy walking distance across the bridge that leads directly onto the main street where shops, several restaurants, pubs and cinema are located.There are two leisure sport complexes on the outskirts.
Further upstream is the particularly scenic Vale Of Avoca where golf clubs, horse riding centres and hotels can be found in the valley and craft shops and local facilities in the village of Avoca. Other attractions include the famous 'Meetings of the Waters' of Thomas Moore fame which is close by.The vale is the gateway to the rest of Co Wicklow, known as the 'Garden of Ireland', and Glendalough National Park.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Arklow Tourism Tel: (0402) 32484
Wicklow Tourist Office Tel: (0404) 69117
East Coast & Midlands Tourism Tel: (044) 48650
www.eastcoastmidlands.ie

Activity and Leisure

Shore-angling is popular on Arklow's south beach. Calliaghstown Riding Centre, Wicklow Town Tel: (01) 4588322;
Corel Leisure Centre,Wicklow Town Tel: (0404) 66832

Walking:
The Arklow Town Trail incorporates the main street and alongside the River Avoca that flows through the town out to sea. Other local walks include the North Beach Nature Reserve. Further south at Clogga Beach (6.5km) is a popular coastal walk on the sandy beach.To obtain a walking guide contact
Wicklow County Tourism Tel: (0404) 20070
www.wicklow.ie/tourism

Cycling:
Hire a bicycle and explore the secluded Vale of Avoca, upstream of Arklow

Bike Hire:
HMcGrath Bike-Hire, Rathdrum Tel: (0404) 46172

Golfing:
Arklow Tel: (0402) 32492
Blainroe Tel: (0404) 68168
Druids Glen Tel: (01) 2873600
Seafield Tel: (055) 24777
The European Tel: (0404) 47415
Wicklow Tel: (0404) 67379
Woodenbridge,Vale of Avoca Tel: (0402) 35202

Parks / Facilities for children:
Clara Lara Funpark,Vale of Clara, Rathdrum Tel: (0404) 46161

Beaches:
to the north is Brittas Bay (15km approx /6 miles) one of the finest and most popular beaches on the East coast, ideal for bathing, sailing and walking

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Arklow Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Rd Tel: (0402) 35555
Wicklow's Historical Gaol, Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow Town Tel: (0404) 61599
www.wicklowshistoricalgaol.com

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Avondale House & Forest Park, Rathdrum Tel: (0404) 46111
www.coillte.ie
Kilmacurragh Arboretum, Rathdrum Tel: (01) 6613111
Mount Usher Gardens,Ashford Tel: (0404) 40116
National Garden Exhibition Centre, Kilquaide Tel: (01) 2819890
Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendalough. Glendalough Visitor Centre Tel: (0404) 45325
www.heritageireland.ie
Tourist Office:Tel: (0404) 45688

Culture & Entertainment:
Ormonde Cinema, Main St
www.filminfo.net
Visual Arts Centre, 29 Main St Tel: (0404) 32732

Events & Festivals:
April/May - Wicklow Spring Walking Festival Tel: (0404) 20070
May/Aug - Wicklow Gardens Festival Tel: (0404) 20070
July -Arklow Sea Breeze Festival, Mob: 086 8154331
July/Aug -Wicklow Regatta Tel: (0404) 68354
31 Aug -Arklow Maritime Festival Tel: (0402) 32466

Address

Arklow Marina
North Quay,
Arklow
T • 00 353 (0) 402 39901
F • 00 353 (0) 402 39902
technical@asl.ie
www.arklowmarina.com