P.S. I Love You Bridge

Overview

About P.S. I Love You Bridge

Why stop

Stone arch and mountain scenery make an easy photo stop

Heads up

Small attraction with little payoff without the film connection
Active road and variable weather can complicate a visit

This is the little stone bridge that fans of P.S. I Love You come to find, and it is mapped under the film name even though the crossing itself is recorded as Sheepbanks Bridge. It rates 4.6 from 398 reviews, but be honest with yourself first: if you have not seen the film, it is a pretty bridge in fine mountain scenery and several visitors say it means much less without the movie connection.

Parkwolf’s verdictWhy stop here

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Where it is

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SightP.S. I Love You Bridge53.12392, -6.27810

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Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to go

Visits vary a lot. Some people have the place to themselves; others arrive at the same time as coach tours, which fills a small bridge quickly. Earlier or later in the day gives you a better chance of quiet and softer light. Weather here is changeable, so check the forecast before you set out and expect it to shift while you are out. On a clear day the mountain backdrop is the reward; in low cloud or heavy rain you may see little of it. When the heather is in colour the slopes take on the purple tones seen in the film's landscape, though that is never guaranteed.

Getting there and route notes

The bridge sits on the R759 in the Ballinastoe area of County Wicklow, close to Sally Gap. It works best as one stop on the classic upland drive taking in the Military Road and Sally Gap, a route of winding roads and wide vistas.

You will need your own transport. Most of this upland area is not served by public transport.
The bridge carries an active public road, so watch for approaching vehicles before stepping out for a photo and do not linger on the carriageway.
Plan your route in advance and carry a map along with the rest of your essentials.

3 active Wicklow Mountains alerts

CautionExtreme upland fire riskDo not use solid-fuel BBQs in Wicklow Mountains National Park, and take extreme care with cigarettes and other naked flames because the hills are dry and at extreme risk of fire.Official details
CautionGlendalough Spinc trail works and intermittent disruptionsExpect intermittent disruption on the Glendalough Spinc trails while NPWS upgrades the White Trail.Official details

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Wicklow Mountains Tour Guide

Your drive to P.S. I Love You Bridge, narrated.

Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Wicklow Mountains National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.

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“Sheepbanks Bridge is ahead, better known to film fans as the P.S. I Love You Bridge. Its small stone arch crosses a rocky stream among heather and open mountain slopes.”

Plays as you drive up to P.S. I Love You Bridge in the Parkwolf Wicklow Mountains Tour Guide.

More about P.S. I Love You Bridge

What you see and doExpect a single small stone arch over a rocky stream, with heather and grass banks and large…

Expect a single small stone arch over a rocky stream, with heather and grass banks and large boulders around the water. It is a short photo stop rather than somewhere with things to do. Most people take a shot from the roadside or the bank, stand on the bridge for the film photo, and enjoy the open upland views. The atmosphere is usually calm, with running water and a wide mountain backdrop.

How it differs from other stops nearbyThis is a working crossing on a public road, not a managed visitor site.

This is a working crossing on a public road, not a managed visitor site. There is no positively verified dedicated visitor facility here, so do not rely on this stop for toilets; the public toilets in the wider area are at Glendalough, not out along these mountain roads. Set your expectations for a brief roadside pause on a longer scenic drive.

What to bringSturdy footwear, as the stream banks are rocky, uneven and often wet

Sturdy footwear, as the stream banks are rocky, uneven and often wet
Waterproof layers for fast-changing mountain weather
Water, snacks and any essentials you want with you
A map for the wider drive
Camera or phone with charge left for bridge and stream shots
A lead for your dog, as dogs should be kept on leads in this upland area

Honest drawbacksIt is small and it is quick.

It is small and it is quick. Reviewers who have not seen the film often say it did not feel worth a detour on its own. Add the chance of arriving alongside a coach group, plus weather that can hide the scenery entirely, and this is best treated as a bonus stop on a bigger mountain drive rather than a destination in itself.

Safety and courtesyThe banks are rocky, uneven and slippery when wet, so take care climbing down for a photo and…

The banks are rocky, uneven and slippery when wet, so take care climbing down for a photo and keep a close eye on children. Stay aware of traffic on the bridge, leave the boulders and vegetation as you found them, and take your litter with you. If someone is mid-photo, a short wait usually gets everyone the shot they came for.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Wicklow Mountains

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204 sightingsSika DeerMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

18 sightingsRed DeerMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

15 sightingsGrey HeronMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

11 sightingsCommon RavenMost seen around 8 AMSighting map

28 sightingsEuropean Common FrogMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

11 sightingsViviparous LizardMost seen around 11 AMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Wicklow Mountains. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.