Tinahely sits in the valley of the River Derry in south-west Co. Wicklow, on the R747 between Baltinglass and Arklow — about 90 minutes from Dublin. Easy to reach by car, doable by bus + connection, and the surrounding back roads are a dream on a bike.
The simplest way to get to Tinahely. From Dublin, take the N81 south through the Wicklow hills, then follow signs at Baltinglass for the R747 east into Tinahely. Free on-street parking on Dwyer Square — right outside Madeline's.
Local Link Wicklow runs rural bus services connecting Tinahely with the surrounding villages and towns. Services are limited and don't run every day, so always check the current timetable at locallinkwicklow.ie before you travel.
There's no train station in Tinahely itself. The closest options on Iarnród Éireann are Arklow and Gorey (Dublin–Rosslare line) and Carlow (Dublin–Waterford line). Continue from any of them by Local Link bus, taxi or a pre-arranged pickup from your accommodation.
The quiet back roads around Tinahely are made for cycling — hilly, mostly traffic-free and threaded through some of Wicklow's prettiest landscape. There are nine published cycle routes in the area, including the 3 Peaks Challenge and the Mount Leinster circuit.
Madeline's Accommodation is in the very heart of Tinahely, with free parking right outside. A coded-keypad entry means you can let yourself in whenever you arrive — no waiting for reception, no awkward late check-ins.
If you're coming by bus or train + taxi, the team at Madeline's can help arrange a local pickup from Arklow, Gorey or Carlow station. Drop them a line ahead of your trip.
Book your stay →Tinahely · Co. Wicklow · Ireland · Eircode area Y14 · Coordinates 52.795° N, 6.473° W
The village itself is small and walkable — Dwyer Square to either end of the main street is a five-minute stroll, and every pub, café, shop and the Courthouse Arts Centre is on foot from Madeline's.
For trailheads, Tomnafinnoge Wood and the more remote loop walks you'll want a car or a bike. The Railway Walk and the Wicklow Way both start within minutes of the village — no transport needed.
Tip: mobile signal can be patchy in the hills. Download offline maps before you head out for a walk, and pick up a paper map at the Courthouse Arts Centre while you're at it.