Six Dog Walks in Wicklow & Wexford — and the Bed That Survives Them
Courtown, Rosslare, the Murrough, Avondale, Bray Head and Curracloe: the best dog walks in the south-east, plus the after-the-walk routine and why a raised waterproof bed suits this coast.
Google Trends interest in "things to do in Wicklow" runs at roughly a thousand searches a month in Ireland and spikes every bank holiday. A good share of those trips have a dog in the back seat. This is the wet-dog guide: where to walk across Wicklow and Wexford, and what to have waiting at home afterwards.
The best dog walks in Wicklow and Wexford — Courtown Woods, the Murrough, Avondale, Bray Head, Rosslare Strand and Curracloe — all send a dog home wet. A raised waterproof bed dries in minutes and needs no cover washed, which is why it suits this coast better than a foam or fabric bed.
Six walks, and what they do to a dog
1. Courtown Woods and Ardamine, Co. Wexford
Pine needles, soft sand and a harbour to swim in. Twenty-five minutes from the workshop and the place most of our beds were quietly tested. Courtown delivery page.
2. Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford
Six miles of it. Sand gets into every seam of a fabric bed and none of a canvas one. Rosslare delivery page.
3. The Murrough, Wicklow Town
Flat, long and exposed — a brilliant walk for older dogs who need distance without hills, and a wind that will find any damp coat.
4. Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum
Mature woodland and river paths. Working-dog country, and muck for six months of the year.
5. Bray Head and the cliff walk to Greystones
Seven kilometres of coast path. Bring water; there's not much shade on the Bray side.
6. Curracloe, Co. Wexford
Dunes and a long beach. Check seasonal dog restrictions in high summer before you travel.
Semrush, Republic of Ireland database, September 2026.
Search figures are Semrush estimates for the Republic of Ireland, collected September 2026, alongside Google Trends interest for Ireland. Estimates, not measured visits — they show relative demand, not guaranteed traffic.
The after-the-walk routine that actually works
- Towel the chest and belly, not just the back — that's where the cold sits.
- Let the dog settle on a raised bed rather than a cold floor; being lifted off the tiles matters most to thin-coated and older dogs.
- Wipe the canvas with warm soapy water. Dry in minutes, no cover to wash.
- Check between the pads for sand and grit before they sleep on it.
Every bed is made by hand in Ferns, Co. Wexford and delivered across both counties — see the delivery hub for your town.
Sizes and prices are on the shop page (XS €55 up to Wolfhound €175). Joan confirms every order herself — message her from the contact page or start a custom bed enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best dog walks in Wicklow and Wexford?
- Courtown Woods and Ardamine, Rosslare Strand, the Murrough at Wicklow Town, Avondale Forest Park near Rathdrum, the Bray Head cliff walk to Greystones, and Curracloe beach. Check seasonal dog restrictions on beaches in summer.
- What kind of dog bed suits a dog that's always wet?
- A raised bed with a waterproof surface. Air moves underneath so it dries quickly, and there is no cover or foam to hold damp and smell.
- How do you clean a KosieCare bed after a beach walk?
- Wipe or hose the canvas with warm soapy water and let it dry — usually a few minutes. Sand brushes straight off, and there are no seams or covers for grit to hide in.