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County guide
Carlow
A compact county of river valleys, mountain scenery and impressive historic houses.
ExploreCarlow Town
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Carlow?
A compact county of river valleys, mountain scenery and impressive historic houses.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Altamont Gardens
- 02Huntington Castle
- 03Duckett’s Grove
- 04Carlow Castle
- 05Brownshill Dolmen
- 06Mount Leinster
- 07Blackstairs Mountains
- 08Barrow Way
- 09Delta Sensory Gardens
- 10VISUAL Carlow
- 11Carlow County Museum
- 12St Laserian’s Cathedral
- 13Borris House
- 14Rathwood
- 15Lisnavagh House
- 16Milford Mills
- 17Clashganny Lock
- 18Leighlinbridge
- 19Oak Park Forest Park
- 20Nine Stones Viewing Point
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