Woodenbridge Neighbourhood Guide
Wicklow
About Woodenbridge
Woodenbridge is a small, scenic rural settlement in County Wicklow’s Vale of Avoca, near the meeting of the Avonmore and Avoca rivers and within easy reach of Avoca, Aughrim and Arklow. The area is known for wooded hills, river scenery and a peaceful countryside setting, with homes ranging from traditional village properties to scattered rural residences. Day-to-day life is quiet and car-dependent, although the nearby villages provide essential shops, schools, pubs and community services. The Woodenbridge Hotel is the best-known local hospitality landmark, offering food, drinks and accommodation in a historic setting, while Avoca and Aughrim provide further cafés, restaurants and pubs. Families generally look to nearby primary schools in Avoca, Aughrim or Arklow, with secondary education and a wider range of services concentrated in Arklow. Road access is via the R752 and surrounding regional roads, with Arklow providing the nearest significant rail connection and broader bus links. Woodland walks, river valleys and the nearby Avoca landscape make the district attractive for walking, fishing, golf and countryside recreation, while Parknashaw House is a notable local landmark.
Property Market in Woodenbridge
Based on 7 properties for sale in Woodenbridge
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Woodenbridge
Schools
Local primary education serving children from Avoca and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving Aughrim, nearby villages and the surrounding countryside.
Irish-medium primary school in Arklow, serving families across the wider district.
Arklow secondary school offering post-primary education and a broad subject choice.
Post-primary option within commuting distance for some families north of Woodenbridge.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road linking Woodenbridge with Aughrim and the inland Wicklow road network.
Important local route connecting Avoca, Arklow and nearby coastal services.
Irish Rail station providing Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford services from nearby Arklow.
Arklow offers the nearest broader interurban and local bus connections.
Fast road access towards Dublin, Wexford and other east-coast destinations.
Amenities
Historic riverside hotel offering accommodation, meals, drinks and a well-known local meeting place.
Visit website ↗Notable historic house and local landmark in the Woodenbridge area.
Nearby village centre providing everyday essentials, cafés, food outlets and local services.
Scenic river and woodland landscape suited to walking, fishing and countryside exploring.
Nearest larger town centre, with supermarkets, banks, healthcare, restaurants and everyday retail.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local golf club offering an established course and community-oriented clubhouse facilities.
Visit website ↗Gaelic games club serving players and families around Avoca and surrounding districts.
Active local Gaelic games organisation serving Aughrim and nearby rural communities.
Famous Wicklow craft business, shop and visitor destination near Avoca village.
Long-established local hotel, pub and restaurant closely associated with the area.
Visit website ↗Properties For Sale near Woodenbridge
Nearby Areas
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