📷 Cqui, CC BY-SA 3.0Lough Tay
Roundwood, Ireland
A dark lake with a pale beach below steep slopes, on a private estate. The view from the roadside on the R759 is the one everyone photographs.
- Nearest town
- Roundwood, Ireland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 53.1065, -6.2640
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Roundwood Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite5 km from Lough TayTents
- Wicklow Way CampingCampsite6 km from Lough TayTentsShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Glendalough GlampingCampsite11 km from Lough Tay
- Knockrobin GlampingCampsite18 km from Lough Tay
- Silver Strand Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover24 km from Lough TayMotorhomesElectricity
- Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite24 km from Lough TayTentsCaravansMotorhomes
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lough Tay?
Lough Tay is in Roundwood, Ireland, at GPS 53.1065, -6.2640. It is about 11 km from Enniskerry.
Can you camp near Lough Tay?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Roundwood Caravan & Camping Park, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lough Tay?
Lough Tay is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wicklow Mountains: the Military Road to Glendalough.
What is there to see near Lough Tay?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sally Gap (5 km), Powerscourt Waterfall (6 km), Glendalough (11 km) and Kilmainham Gaol (28 km).
When is the best time to visit Lough Tay?
The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)