Woodland Road - Glendalough

Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park

Walking
County Wicklow
Grade Moderate
Length 4.6 km
Am 1 hour 45 minutes
Format Loop
Ascent 90 m
Waymarking Grey
Start Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Finish Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Nearest Town to Start Laragh
Grid Ref. T 111 961
Lat. and Long. 53.004686, -6.345726

This pleasant walk weaves on forest track and path through mixed woodlands into Glendasan Valley, on sandy road by the Glendasan River, with boardwalk through the Lower Lake wetlands and a section by the Upper Lake. Initial views are glimpses through the trees, then of the impressive valleys and surrounding mountainsides.

Facilities

In Laragh: Car parking, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, accommodation
At trailhead: Car park, toilets and tea/coffee/etc. nearby

Map Guides

Map Guides

The Walking Trails of Glendalough

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 56
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

St Kevin's Bus Service from Dublin City Centre via Bray has a number of services per day

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