Athletics
RADAC was set up to promote Athletics in Roundwood. They are a predominately juvenile club, but adult membership is growing all of the time.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Roundwood-District-Athletic-Club/100064332773619/#
Badminton
Open on Mondays and Wednesdays between 7:30pm and 11:30pm. Enquire for details.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Roundwood-Badminton-Club/100057801064447/#
Cycling
Road biking is very popular in Co Wicklow and lots of cyclists pedal their way uphill to Roundwood which is a popular stop off point to refuel in the local shops, pubs and café!
Fishing
The Vartry Reservoirs hold brown trout. The trout in the Upper Reservoir are wild while trout stocks in the Lower Reservoir are augmented by occasionally stocking them with small trout that become naturalised. Fly fishing is permitted under license on the Vartry Reservoirs which are currently managed by Dublin City Council. The season runs from March 1st to October 12th. Day tickets to fish the shoreline of the Lower Reservoir only (the Upper is not safe for wading) are available from Dublin City Council and can be purchased at the Vartry Waterworks at the Lower Reservoir, telephone 01 2818368. Boat fishing is let to County Wicklow Anglers Association.
Website: https://www.cwaa.ie/
The Annamoe Trout Fishery is located just 3 miles from Roundwood on the Glendalough Road (R755) in the quaint hamlet of Annamoe. It provides great flyfishing for stocked brown and rainbow trout. A range of permit rates are available and casting tuition can be arranged with advance notice. The fishery can cater for corporate groups and clubs as well as individual anglers. A bait pond is available for visiting juveniles and families. Tackle is also available for hire. This 4 acre fishery which is nestled close to the banks of the scenic Avonmore River. The average size of trout is 3lbs. For further information please contact Brian Nally, Annamoe Trout Fishery, Annamoe, Co. Wicklow.
Tel: 0404 45470
Hillwalking
Using Roundwood for a base for a hill walking holiday is a great idea. The Wicklow Way, Ireland’s first long distance walking route, passes just 2km away from the village. It is also positioned on the fringes of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. The village has a good range of accommodation many of whom provide transport links to start points of the most popular walks.
Wicklow Trails is a new website listing some of the enjoyable walks in the area.
Website: https://wicklowtrails.ie/
Horse Riding
During the Summer holidays Wicklow Equestrian Centre hold a number of Summer Pony camps. These camps offer young people the opportunity to spend time with and around horses and ponies learning how to care for and ride ponies.
Tel: 01 201 9878 or 085 800 9585 | Email: info@wicklowequestrian.ie
Mountain Biking
There are super mountain biking facilities at Ballinstoe Woods just 4km north of Roundwood village. Biking.ie are on site in Ballinastoe where you can hire a mountain bike, get lessons, book tours, get some excellent advice on the trails and much more.
Website: http://www.biking.ie/index.php
Nordic Walking
There are at least eight separate locations around the country where you can sign up for a Nordic walking class. Wicklow Nordic Walking was set up in 2009 by Dairine Nuttall.
Tel: 086 1936861
Paintball
Special Ops is the perfect place for an action-packed day out for any group and occasion. Special Ops Paintball thrills groups of friends, classmates and sports teams from all over Leinster and further afield all year round.
Tel: 085 775 2495 | Website: http://www.specialops.ie/
Sculpture Park
Victor’s way
Shooting
East Coast Shooting Club are based in Roundwood, County Wicklow, about 45 minutes’ drive from Dublin. Members can use the site to keep up to date with the news and results of recent competitions. People interested in taking up shooting as a hobby and joining can use this site to see what we do, what our facilities are like, and find out how to contact us to see our ranges.
Website: https://eastcoastshootingclub.com/
Vartry Reservoir Walking Trails
The Vartry Reservoir loop walks were completed in June 2018 with almost 20km of walks available to enjoy as outlined on the map boards on site. The Vartry Reservoirs in Roundwood are owned and managed by Dublin City Council/Irish Water for the provision of potable water to South Dublin and North Wicklow. The area is a haven for birdlife including great crested grebes, little grebes, teal and more recently home to the less common Little Egret, often seen foraging for small fish, frogs, snails and insects in the wetlands of the Reservoirs.
The Ogham Tree Trail is a very popular and creative addition to the Upper Vartry Trail. This project was completed by the Roundwood Men’s Shed. With the help of sculptor Shane O’Draoi, the members of the shed carve the details of leaves, fruit and seeds of each tree on a large oak post along with the English, Irish, Ogham and Latin name of the species.
Access the walks from the parking area developed at Knockraheen on the Newtown Road (R765) or the car park on the Mullinaveigue, Bray Road (R755).
Please respect the area by bringing home any litter especially if you are walking your dog. With respect to other users, wildlife and farm animals in the area all dogs should be on leads.
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