River Valley Holiday Park

Alan Rogers Review of River Valley Holiday Park

In the small country village of Redcross, in the heart of County Wicklow, this is a first-rate, family-run park. It is within easy reach of beauty spots such as the Vale of Avoca (Ballykissangel), Glendalough and Powerscourt, plus Brittas Bay, a 3.5-mile stretch of beautiful white sand dunes and clean beaches.

The 211 touring pitches (many fully serviced) are divided into separate, well-landscaped areas with a separate adults-only section. All have 6/10 amp electricity connections and offer a choice of hardstanding or grass. A further 26 pitches are given over to seasonal tourers.

The Williams family continue to develop and make improvements to this park. There is an adventure playground, a vintage playground for smaller children. Mickey Finns Bar and Restaurant on site with a conservatory is inviting, offering weekly traditional Irish music and log fires; it also serves excellent homemade, traditional dishes and a selection of beers brewed on-site.

Within this 15-acre site, children can find day-long amusement. The site offers foot-golf crazy golf, tennis, badminton, bowling and indoor football. Further activities include archery and various go-karts (pedal, electric 6-wheelers and mini-jeeps). Craft activities are available in the high season. The 1.5km Flanigans Walk takes you to the high point of the site with fine views of the Wicklow Mountains. There is also a small pets’ corner.

Facilities at River Valley Holiday Park

Modern, high-quality toilet blocks. Excellent, accessible facilities. Showers (€1 token). Baby & toddler washroom. Laundry area. Campers’ kitchen. Motorhome services. Gas supplies. Full bar and restaurant. Entertainment twice per week. TV and games room. Three tennis courts. Beer garden with entertainment for children (July/August). Sports complex. Foot-golf course. Go-kart track. Remote control boats and cars. Movie nights. Adventure and toddlers’ playgrounds. Caravan storage. WiFi (free). Archery range. Mini wildlife walk. Glampotel onsite. Late-night arrivals area. Pets allowed. Dog walk. BBQs allowed. Tents allowed.

• Accommodation to Rent
• American Motor Homes
• Bar Nearby
• Bar on Site
• Bicycle Hire Nearby
• Book Online
• Childrens Play Area
• Fishing Nearby
• Golf on Site
• Nature
• Outdoor
• Restaurant
• Riding Nearby
• Seaside Beach Nearby
• Shop Nearby
• Shop on Site
• Takeaway Food
• TV on Site
• Twin Axle Caravans Accepted
• Vehicle Storage
• Wifi Free
• Wifi Partial Site

Accessibility

• Accessible parking
• Accessible pitches
• Accessible bar / restaurant
• Accessible reception
• Accessible shower
• Accessible WC
• Onsite movement (dropped kerbs)
• Onsite movement (access ramps)

Green Credentials

• Solar-powered facilities
• Energy-saving lighting
• Recycling points
• Communal composting facilities
• Insect hotels and preservation of natural habitat
• Wild areas of land (grass not mown - wild flowers/meadows)
• Native tree planting programme
• Responsible land management (limited or zero use of fertiliser)
• Responsible water management (no outflows into rivers)

Directions to River Valley Holiday Park

From Dublin: Follow N11/Wexford southbound until you reach Junction 18. Exit and follow signs for Redcross. The site is in the village of Redcross past Mickey Finns Pub on the left. From Rosslare: Follow N11 northbound, by-passing Arklow, to junction 19 signposted Brittas Bay. At the roundabout take the 1st left for Redcross. At the T-jJunction turn left. The site is on the left past Mickey Finns Pub in village.